40 Tips to Ensure Moving Out Of State Isn’t Scary!
- Poverty rate
- Economy
- Natural disasters
- Crime rates
- Should I pack myself or hire professionals?
- Should I rent a moving truck or hire movers?
- How will I get my pets to their new abode?
- Will I drive my car or ship it?
- Moving checklist
- Moving budget
- Utilities
- Movers’ contact info and invoices
- Self-storage rental information
- Loan information
- Receipts
- House plans
- Emergency contact information
- Information on your new area
- Permits
- Driving directions/map
- Home inventory
- Schedule
- School information
- Electricity
- Gas
- Cable
- Internet
- Home Phone Service
- Teachers
- Land surveyors
- Doctors
- Lawyers
- Cosmetologists
- Nurses
- Building contractors
- Counselors
- Therapists
- Electricians
- Boxes (cardboard or plastic)
- Tape
- Plastic wrap
- Bubble wrap
- Labels and markers
- They do not have the proper licenses.
- They are not insured.
- The moving estimate is “too good to be true”
- The estimates are all non-binding
- They do not offer valuation coverage
- They have customer complaints filed with the BBB
- They have a slew of bad reviews
- They act unprofessionally
- They do not offer any references
- They do not provide bills of lading
- They do not allow you to contact drivers during the move
- They want to be paid upfront
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Electronics
- Computers
- Area rugs
- Artwork
- Collectibles
- Jewelry
- High-end clothing
- Handbags
- Sporting equipment
- Antiques
- Silver
- Furs
- Oriental rugs
- Computers
- Artwork
- Getting a new driver’s license
- Updating your lenders and insurers with your new address
- Register to vote
