The thought of moving home is enough to throw fear into most anyone. Even though you may know where you are moving to and when, there is a fear of the future, both long term and short. From a long term point of view there is a complete reintegration that is waiting; where are the kids going to school, where are the malls and supermarkets, literally hundreds of unknowns. However, as important as the long term future is, the short term future must take precedence. With so many things to do in such as short time, where does one start, how is it going to be possible to get everything done and be ready in eight weeks to leave your home for the last time?
Many relocation companies in NYC can help with planning, there are little hand-outs and brochures that can help; some companies even offer schedules that can be followed. These are all well and good and can help immeasurably when it comes time to say goodbye to your house, your neighbors, family and friends. Let’s look on the bright side, there is little doubt that you are moving for a good reason, just get busy; create a task-lit and schedule and follow it to a “T”.
Let’s have a look at the things that will have to be done over the next couple of months, keep your list handy, feel good when you begin to see the tasks being checked off as complete and the bottom of the list approaching.
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Your new home: get hold of a floor plan of your new home. If it is necessary to downsize then decide what you are going to part with and remember; the more you take the more the move will cost.
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Inventory: Take inventory; decide then and there what stays and what goes.
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Making the move: Decide well in advance if you will be using one of the relocation companies in NYC to make the move or if you will be making it yourself. If you will be using a moving company, you must choose the one you want early so that they can accommodate your schedule.
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Once you have chosen the moving company find out if all your possessions are insured by them or should you add to your existing policy.
Make sure you get all your children’s school records, make a list of everyone that needs to be made aware of your move and get a portable lockbox that you can carry with you that contains all important documents, jewelry, etc.
