MOVING TIPS
The idea of moving an entire household can be a daunting one. But through proper research and implementation of good pre-planning strategies, this seemingly colossal task can be tackled with relative order and ease. The key is to deconstruct it into smaller, more manageable tasks while committing to a targeted timeframe.
First, create a moving plan. There are myriad of Internet sites that will help you create a personalized moving plan, and some will even e-mail you weekly reminders to keep you on point. For those who would rather leave the busywork to a professional, consider hiring a professional moving planner. These experts will do all of the phone and legwork for you. Whether you choose to be oversee the yourself, or decide to outsource most tasks by delegating them to a vendor, options abound to help get you manage your moving project.
For those who opt to oversea the details of their move themselves, one of your initial considerations will be whether you will hire a mover or move yourself. This decision is really dependant on your moving budget as well as the time you will be willing to spend actually packing and moving. Simply put, having a professional move you is certainly the more hassle-free option and with a little research and a few phone calls, it can be nearly as economical as packing and moving yourself. Additionally, a professional will have all the appropriate containers, boxes, and packing materials essential to helping ensure your belongings are transported properly.
Once you have decided whether you will hire a mover or move yourself, there are few key tasks your should begin methodically executing in order to streamline the process. Some of the most universal tasks include starting and stopping utilities both at the new and old residence; notifying friends, family, schools, organizations, and healthcare providers of your move; transferring all health records and prescriptions to your new locale; withdrawing school-aged children from their old school then enrolling them into a school in the new district; purchasing or re-working your homeowners insurance and adjusting coverage as necessary; and getting official documents required by your new state such as a voter registration, driver's license, car registration, and pet licensing.
After you have planned how and when you will tend to these duties, begin sifting through the your belongings and making those essential phone calls. Pack and purge files; arrange for delivery of furniture, office equipment, and supplies; plan an efficient and ergonomic work space in your new location; set up accounts with new vendors and service providers; let your clients and subordinates know of your impending move; and plan on whether to keep your existing phone and fax numbers if possible, or set up new ones with a new provider.
Most people who are about to embank upon a move make the crucial mistake of underestimating the amount of time required for activities, especially the numerous “little” tasks. Because these tasks are indeed minor, people tend to think they'll just ‘fit them in somewhere.' This is a major misstep, and often one's downfall in successfully adhering to timelines.
Instead of putting small items aside for later, plan ahead and bundle them. If something doesn't fit into a category or you find yourself putting it off, make a task list of these miscellaneous items, then commit 30-60 minutes to get them all done. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how many fewer loose ends you'll be left to tie up by choosing a proactive approach instead of one of procrastination.
Another good idea is to create a master-planning notebook, with sections dedicated for each stage of the move. Start your research early - at least three months if possible, making lists of utilities, organizations, and healthcare practitioners for both the old and new locales. Use pocket inserts to help you sort receipts or contracts. Also plan to keep logs of phone calls and appointments, and whom you spoke to and on what date. That way, should problems arise later, you'll be armed with the information you need to deal with the situation.
These are but a few ideas to help make your relocation go as smoothly as possible. By taking the time to properly plan and prepare, you'll set the stage for a relocation process that others will envy.
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Jeanne DeLaurentis, resident since 1993
The DeLaurentis Group at Williams Island Realty
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North Miami Beach, Florida 33160
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