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  • Top 5 Tips for Your Cross-Country Move

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  • Category: Moving Tips
  • Published Date: September 15, 2022
  • Modified Date: February 8, 2023
  • Reading Time: 4 Minutes

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If you have decided to move across the country, you might be really excited about the upcoming big changes in your life. At the same time, though, you might be nervous about your move. The idea of moving across the country can certainly seem daunting, but these tips can help.

Consider Lightening Your Load

If you were moving to a different home in the same town, chances are good you would probably take most or all of your belongings with you. When you’re moving across the country, however, it sometimes makes financial and logistical sense to get rid of furniture and other large items. Then, you can re-purchase these items when you arrive at your destination. You might feel like this is a waste of money, since you already own these items. However, it could easily cost you more in transportation fees than it would in repurchasing. This can especially be true with large, bulky, or heavy items.

Determine the Best Way to Move Your Car

If you’re going to be taking your car with you when you move, you have to determine how you will get it there. You can drive your car to your new home yourself, but this can be time-consuming, stressful, and tiring. You also have to worry about wear and tear on your vehicle. Another option is to use a vehicle shipping company. This gives you the freedom to fly to your new destination and not have to worry about the cost of gas, hotels, and wear on your vehicle. This can especially be useful if you are moving by yourself and want to be as safe as possible.

Work With a Cross-Country Moving Company

To get help with packing and moving all of your belongings, you’ll probably want to hire a moving company. Make sure that you choose a company that helps with cross-country moves, such as H. Johnson Moving & Storage. Packing away all of your belongings is hard enough; moving them into a truck can be an extremely tiring process. Not to consider all the driving involved! Moving long-distance can be stressful, especially if you’re not used to driving a large moving truck. Because of this, it can help immensely to delegate this task to professionals.

Visit Your New Home Ahead of Time

There is a chance that you will need to visit your new home before moving in. Whether this is to meet with a landlord, or sign off papers with a realtor. Additionally, you might need to be in person to set up your utilities or get other things done. It’s important to plan and budget for this so that you can get everything taken care of before your move. The last thing you need is to arrive without proper accommodations!

Try to Stay Organized

Staying organized during a cross-country move can be challenging, but it’s worth it. Writing to-do lists, labeling and color-coding things, and more can all help with organization during this challenging time. Make sure when you pack that you organize according to room. This will make the process of unloading easier for everyone involved. Additionally, keep all important dates in mind such as when the movers are arriving, when to turn in your keys, and when the car transport will be taking your vehicle. The last thing you need is to stress over these details! If you keep these dates at the forefront of your mind, everything will go much more smoothly.

Moving across the country certainly isn’t easy, but there are things you can do to help. Follow these tips for your cross-country move, and hopefully, everything will go according to plan!

Lizzie Weakley

By Lizzie Weakley
who is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and walks in the park with her husky, Snowball.

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