Interstate Moving: A Checking Guide before Moving

 Leaving one state for another? From packing belongings and finding a place to live to considering moving options and making new friends, moving to a different state is a time-consuming process that takes patience and planning. If you're not sure how to move to another state, we can help. Our change-of-state checklist makes change easy.

 Checklist for making your interstate move:

 Visit your new state and city

 First, if possible, visit the state and neighborhood you want to relocate. Go and take a guide with you or head to the city's visitor center for brochures, maps and recommendations. If staying at a hotel, ask the concierge for suggestions. You should also be able to find a lot of information about your new city and state through Internet search and review sites.

 Budget agreement

 Changing state won't be cheap. To calculate your budget, start with how much you want and can spend on this endeavor. Then list all necessary moving expenses. Remember to set aside a little extra money for unexpected expenses. Also, if you are moving to a new job, be sure to check whether your employer plans to cover some or all of your moving expenses.

 Choose a move-in date in advance

 It's time to choose a move-in date! When moving to another state, be sure to consider the availability of the Moving to Florida, your work hours, family concerns, and weather when selecting a move date. Believe it or not, when you move, the weather can also affect the cost of your move. Those moving on weekends, holidays or during the summer are likely to have higher demand, lower date availability, and therefore higher moving rates. On the other hand, if you choose to move during the week, when it's not the peak of the moving season, then you're likely to make a less expensive move.

 Organize all necessary supplies for the move

 From shipping crates, plastics, foams, to bubble rolls and packing tape, you'll need plenty of supplies for moving. Make sure you order your moving supplies at least a month in advance so you can start packing as soon as possible.

 Develop a strategic packaging plan

 Before packing your stuff, establish a packing schedule and plan. We recommend packing all non-essential items first. Non-essential items are everything you won't need in the weeks leading up to the move, including books, home decor items, and electronics. To make your packing easier, donate items you won't need in your new home to a charity. 

 Think about your car, how it will take

 Unless you're planning on driving to your new home, you'll need to hire a car transport service to do it for you. There are several shipping options to consider, including shipping the car in the moving truck itself, hiring a driver, or shipping by stork.

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 Confirm changeover date and arrival time with shippers

 Several days before the move, be sure to confirm the move date and arrival time with your moving company. Chances are good that the moving company will call to confirm the details with you at least a week before the move. Regardless, we recommend tracking that week to ensure that shippers arrive at the correct address on the correct date for the move. At the very least, this should give you peace of mind and make the move less stressful.

 Take essentials with you

 A long-distance move means you don't receive your belongings for at least a week after moving. We recommend packing at least a week's worth of essentials. This should include clothes, shoes, hygiene products, a first aid kit and snack.