cesarsmoversWhen many people move to a distant location, they have several months or longer to make relocation plans. However, you may be given a month or less to tackle this monumental task. You understandably may already be making plans for a new job and living arrangements, and you also need to focus on the physical effort of relocating your belongings to a new home far away. These tips will help you to complete a long-distance move on short notice.
Hire a Moving Company as Soon as Possible
A long-distance move may be much easier to execute when professional movers are doing the bulk of the work. However, professional moving services are in demand, and many professionals are booked months in advance. As soon as you decide where you will live in your new city, request quotes from professional movers. Take the final steps to book service as well, such as by making a deposit.
Remove Unwanted Items
Once you have the matter of moving day help addressed, you can begin the labor-intensive process of getting your things ready for relocation. As a first step, sort out the items that you no longer have a need for. When you move items that are not needed or wanted, you waste your time packing and unpacking them. You also waste the movers’ time and energy. While cleaning house may seem like an unimportant task when the time is limited, you can see that it actually helps you to save time overall.
Find Help Packing Boxes
Some people are efficient packers, but others struggle to get their belongings into boxes in a timely manner. If necessary, ask a few friends or family members to help you. While you may not want help in a personal area of the home, such as in the bathroom or bedroom, you may benefit from help in other areas. For example, the kitchen and garage can take a long time to pack up. An alternative to asking friends and family to help is to request packing service from your moving company.
Make Travel Arrangements
With an in-town move, you may be able to complete the entire relocation within one to two days. A long-distance move, however, requires you to travel far away as part of the relocation. Consider if you will drive or fly. If you will fly, book a flight as soon as possible. Remember to make arrangements for pets and your personal vehicles. If you plan to drive, consider if there is a need for hotel reservations. Your moving budget should also be updated to include travel expenses.
When you are trying to complete a relocation in a few weeks or less, plan to spend several hours each day working on these tasks. Some people may even benefit by taking a few days off of work. You must allocate enough time to get all of the pre-moving work completed, so adjust your schedule accordingly. You may reduce your stress level when you cross these items off of your to-do list sooner rather than later.