How do you get stress free relocation to your new home?

Answer 1

Whether you're moving down the street or thousands of miles away, your relocation adventure awaits. With more useful moving tips you can do much better:

• Take an active role in the process, starting with the pre-move survey. Make sure you account for everything that needs to be packed and moved.
• Do not include precious or valuable items in your pre-move survey. Items like jewelry, currency, important documents and photos should be something you keep with you during the move. Most valuation policies will not cover things like cash, jewelry.
• Assess the value of your items before the move. Take video or pictures of everything you're moving, then list the items in a spreadsheet with an approximate replacement value.
• If you have expensive items, it would be a good idea to get a professional assessment of their value before the move.
• Avoid moving plants. Many moving companies will not move live plants and some states have laws prohibiting moving them across state lines.
• Be "present and engaged" on move day. Be available to answer the movers questions without distraction.
• If you have young children, arrange for off-site babysitting services. Moving day is extremely hectic, and if your attention is pulled between the kids and the movers, it will make it much more stressful for everyone involved.

For both relocation professionals and home buyers, the first - and most important - thing to remember is that planning is everything. Those who take the time to prepare are more likely to enjoy a successful move