Moving Tips for a Smooth Work Relocation

If your company is relocating to a different state, or if you’re making a career change that requires moving to a faraway city, you may need to take your family to a new and unfamiliar place. Are you worried about the cost of moving and the stress and disruptions the relocation process will cause for your spouse, your children, and your pets? We’ve gathered tips to smooth out the process of finding a new home, new schools, and new amenities for you and your loved ones as your career takes you to a new destination.

Explore Your Future Neighborhood

Ideally, you should be able to visit your new city in person a couple of months before the big move so you can select the neighborhood best suited for your family. Some things to take into consideration are how long of a commute you want to have from your new home to your job, what school district you’ll be in, what employment opportunities will be available to your spouse, and what amenities are available for your pets, such as parks and veterinary offices. Make extensive use of the internet to explore your future city and all it has to offer, peruse the local paper online, and read about the special events and festivals happening throughout the year to get a feel for the area and the local population. Look at statistics regarding unemployment rate, crime rate, and other pertinent data to give you a broad picture of the region you’ll be moving into.

Enroll Your Children in School

All educational institutions are not created equal, so do your homework before you enroll your children in a new school. If you’re planning on having your children attend a public school, you should decide on your kids’ new school before you look for a place to live, so you can be assured you’ll be residing in the county or district served by that particular school system. Once you’ve done your research and found a good school–or schools–for your children to attend after you move into your new city, make sure to get your children’s school records transferred from their existing place of learning to the new one.

Start Packing Early

Whether you want to tackle packing your household by yourself or if you’re planning on hiring movers, make sure you have a game plan in place early on, at least a month before the big move. When it comes to household items and furniture, purge as much as you can and only take what you’re sure you’ll use at your new place. Look for reputable moving companies and ask for written price quotes. Getting referrals and reading reviews will help you in the selection process. Arrange for your pets to be cared for by friends or relatives, or book a kennel for them to stay at while you’re moving furniture and boxes to avoid them running out of the house and getting lost.

Consider Renting Before You Buy

Moving into an apartment when you first move to your new city will give you an opportunity to decide on the best neighborhood for you and your family. You’ll have time to explore the area and meet new people that can recommend certain places, schools, restaurants, and amenities you may enjoy. You can search for apartment rental listings, look at pictures and compare prices online. Some companies even offer a virtual tour of their properties if you can’t visit in person. Rental prices vary depending on the state you’re moving into, so make sure to find something that fits your budget. Two-bedroom Denver, CO apartments cost an average of $2,500 per month, whereas one in Erie, Pennsylvania is about $1,300 per month.

Relocating for work and moving your whole family to a new area can be stressful, so prepare your loved ones and yourself early on by finding the best housing options, schools, and amenities available in your new city.

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