Moving: The Three Stages Of Relocation

If you're moving in the next few months, you must remember to do a number of things. While many people wait until the last minute to get these things done (some of them being put off until after the move itself!), you will be much happier if you can manage to do them with a sense of organization and timeliness. Relocating can be a stressful proposition under the best of circumstances. Belongings get lost, new jobs have to be found and started, kids need to start at new schools. The list is endless. Unless you start early and have a concise plan, it can get overwhelming in a hurry. Here is a guide to keeping things under control.

Stage One

Stage one in your moving plan should begin approximately a month out from the relocation date. This is when you'll want to start making your preparations. If you're planning to use a professional company, make a reservation with them now. You don't want to do this at the last minute or you could find yourself locked out of a date and forced to settle for a lesser company. Or even worse, you will have to do all the work yourself. Give all of your friends and family members your new address and fill out the appropriate documents at the post office. If there are school transfer issues to be addressed, do so now.

Stage Two

A week or two before moving, it's time to engage in stage two of the process. This is where you'll want to get in touch with the electric company, the cable company, and all other utilities and arrange for them to be shut off on the appropriate date. Make sure the date in question is a day or two after your actual move. You don't want to deal with your final day at home without running water and electricity. Address your banking concerns, do some house cleaning (getting rid of anything you don't want to take with you), and begin packing. That's right. Don't wait until the day before the move to start boxing things up. If you do it over a period of a week or two, you'll find it much more manageable.

Stage Three

On the actual date of the move, it's time to kick things into high gear. If you have a company taking care of the actual loading, you'll be free to address the last minute concerns. This includes ensuring that you turn off the air conditioning, return keys (if you live in an apartment), and address any other personal issues that need to be resolved before you head off on your next adventure.

By: aayana

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