Relocation Guide
Relocation Guide
The Only Relocation Guide You'll Ever Need
It’s important for you to plan for every aspect of your move. The good news? We’ve got your back. We won’t lie – there’s a lot to do to prepare. Yet, by the time you’ve finally moved, you’ll be thankful you started early and had this epic moving checklist and smart tips guide to ensure you stay on top of your to-do list
Your Relocation Checklist
Moving won’t be half as difficult if you start on time and follow all these steps. If you remain nice and organized, you won’t even feel the stress of relocating! (Instead, it’ll be an enjoyable and memorable experience).
8–10 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING DAY
- Find a real estate agent to sell your home and/or buy one in your new city
- Research your new city, things like:
- Commute times
- School and childcare options
- Tax and insurance differences
- Cost of living changes
- Make a visit in person to nail down your housing
- Pick one place (like a daily planner) to start tracking all your important info and numbers related to moving
6–8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING DAY
- Pick a good day to move
- Create your moving budget
- Hire and schedule movers or reserve a truck for a DIY move
- Organize important records
- Channel your inner Marie Kondo and start purging
4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING DAY
- Gather packing materials like boxes, bubble wrap and tape
- Pack non-essentials (think Star Wars collectibles) you won’t use over the next month
- Begin change of address notifications
- Update any accounts with your new address and notify your bank to avoid fraud
- Schedule cancellation of existing utilities or services
2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING DAY (Hang on, almost there!)
- Set aside a box for essentials and important documents
to pack last and unpack first on moving day - Schedule a final house cleaning
- Set up utilities at your new home
- Refill any prescriptions
- Do pet checkups and grooming
DAY OF MOVE
- Snap a picture with your old house and take a moment to say goodbye
- Load your things, trek to your new home, and get unloaded
- Note any damages or missing items from the bill of lading (which is just a fancy term for a detailed list of items moved)
- Install appliances
- Reassemble furniture
- Give yourself a high five and your movers a tip!
POST MOVE
- Unpack within two weeks and ditch those moving boxes—it’ll feel great
- Review legal docs, like wills, to make sure they transfer to your new city
- Update your license and vehicle tags
- Check security and fire safety devices in your new home
- Make your new city home! Find your new gym, church, hospital, shopping center and favorite Chinese takeout spot
Testimonials
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You can easily find a real estate agent, or you can work with a pro like Amy. Amy has exceptional listening skills, is extremely knowledgeable and just the right amount of aggressiveness to push along the negotiation and cut through the red tape. I would highly recommend her for the purchase or the sale of a property!
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- Jyll & Franke, Happy clients
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Amy was my realtor in a series of transactions. She has helped me buy, she has helped me sell, and she is, by far, the best realtor I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She consistently puts her client's needs before all else. She is a master negotiator and is an absolute dream to work with. She truly gets to know you and understands your needs. She brings a sense of humor to the process and a calming approach to what can be a stressful time. Amy handles every detail with such care, and she doesn't miss a thing. I really can't say enough about her. And, I think anyone who uses ANY other agent is crazy...or maybe they just haven't met Amy. :-) I recommend her to everyone I know, and she is the only agent I will be using in the future.
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- Carol, Happy client
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Amy, you are without a doubt the finest Realtor® I have ever had the pleasure of working with. You were able to turn what seemed to be an impossible task into a pleasurable experience. Your help with pricing, coupled with your negotiating skills, ability to stay within timelines, and attention to even the finest of details were all handled with the highest degree of professionalism. We felt a blanket of security knowing that you were on our side, working to protect our interests. I look forward to working with you in the future.
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- Thomas, Happy client
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Amy is an absolute top-notch Realtor! She helped us with one purchase and has sold not one but two houses for us and each time it was an amazing experience. She handled all the details from beginning to end flawlessly. Every question we had was answered promptly and knowledgeably. She sold both homes in less than 15 days and set record high sale values for both neighborhoods! we couldn't have asked for a better realtor.
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- Candace & Arthur, Happy clients
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Amy was my real estate agent during a series of transactions, and she was amazing. She’s helped me buy. She’s helped me sell. Constantly, she played the roles of sharp businesswoman, thorough accountant, loyal advocate, honest advisor, hand holder, and sounding board. I couldn’t have gotten through it without her. She is always upbeat, funny, and a thorough professional at what she does. I depended on her to tell me the truth, which is something most real estate agents don’t do very well. If you’re looking for a reliable agent to represent your best interests, this lady is your go-to resource.
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- Robin, Happy client
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