Moving is always stressful, but long distance moving is nerve-racking. There are so many things to prepare before you move out for good. You have to travel back and forth all the time in order to find a new home and ship your belongings, you have to find a reliable and affordable moving agency and say goodbye to all your friends and family. However, it is not something that can not be done. Here are some tips and tricks to help you prepare for long distance moving. Good luck!
Start With Preparations ASAP
It is of key importance to start planning for your long distance moving as soon as you know the final moving date. Time will fly soo fast, and if you are not prepared well, you will have a lot of unpleasant surprises when the moving truck arrives. So, start by having a family meeting. Discuss all the details of the move. If you have children, try to explain why this relocation is necessary, and try to involve them in the process of moving as well. Then, you should all decide what will you do with your stuff, that is, what will you take with you to your new home, and what will you leave behind. Finally, decide wheater this will be a DIY kind of move, or will you hire a reliable moving agency.
Having a family meeting before you start preparing for long distance moving is a must.
Purge and Declutter
So, after you have had a family meeting, it is time for cleaning and decluttering. Bear in mind that you can not bring all of your household items with you. Moving is expensive. The more stuff you pack and ship, the more money it will cost. So, make a selection. Bring only what is necessary, valuable and irreplaceable. Avoid packing and shipping those big pieces of furniture and appliances. All those things can be replaced. And, for the remaining stuff, you have three options:
- Donate – Visit your local charity and donate some of your stuff. You will make somebody happy!
- Sell Online – You can sell some of the things you no longer need. The best place for doing that is on Craigslist or on some social media account like Instagram or Facebook.
- Organize a Yard Sale – Organizing this kind of sale is a great way to declutter your home before long distance moving, as well as earning some extra cash.
After purging and decluttering, the packing process will be much easier.
Hire a Moving Agency
As previously mentioned, when it comes to long distance moving, you have two options. The first one is to do everything by yourself. A DIY kind of move is cheaper, but it is time and energy consuming. The second option is to hire professionals and not lift a finger. Guys from the moving agency will handle your long distance moving with ease. They will pack and unpack all of your belongings, load them into the moving truck as well as ship them where necessary. Also, moving agencies provide a wide range of additional services, so make sure to ask around! Moreover, you do not have to worry about heavy lifting nor taking care of insurance.