What Not To Pack
Packing up for your big move can be a disorganized and hectic time. You want pack everything safe and secure, and be sure not to leave anything behind. It’s important to remember, there are a few items that moving companies are not willing to transport. While each company’s restrictions can be different, here’s general list of things to transport yourself, discard or make alternative shipping arrangements.
Fuels
* Gasoline
* Oil
* Kerosene / Lamp Oil
* Lighter Fluid
* Propane
* Sterno
Household Items
* Alcohol
* Batteries (household or automotive)
* Bleach
* Cleaning Products
* Liquors
* Nail Polish or Nail Polish Remover
* Paint
* Pesticides
* Stains
* Turpentine
* Vanishes
Explosives
* Ammunition
* Explosives
* Fireworks
* Loaded Firearms
* Matches or Lighters
* Fuses
Perishables
* Frozen Foods
* Refrigerated Foods
* Open Foods
Miscellaneous
* Live Plants
* Pets
Valuables ~ These items may not be prohibited, but it may be a good idea to keep them safe and/or available to you.
* Antiques
* Artwork
* Currency
* Furs
* Irreplaceable/Sentimental items
* Legal Documents
* Securities
This list is by no means exhaustive ~ different companies will have different restrictions. However, this list should give you an idea of the types of items you should exclude. Be sure to check with your moving company for a specific list of items they do not transport.
http://www.totalmove.com/PlanningCenter/Articles/RealEstateArticles/tabid/133/itemID/202/Default.aspx
Friday, January 26, 2007
Tips for a Long Distance Relocation
Are you faced with the challenge of a long-distance relocation? Moving long-distance, whether across the state or across the country, can be a daunting project. There are so many unknowns, it’s only natural to feel a little bit intimidated. But with some thought and planning, there’s no need to be frightened ~ it can actually be a fun adventure. Here are some tips to make your relocation go more smoothly.
* Research Area Online – TotalMove has a great tool for getting local information online, Find A Neighborhood. You can use this tool to zero-in on the local neighborhoods that best fit your personality, lifestyle and needs.
* Get Local Maps – It’s a good idea to look over a city before you move. Where is the local airport? What local towns are on the water? Where are the freeways/ or train stops. Local maps can be purchased online or through your local AAA office.
* Get Local News – A local newspaper can help to give you a feel for an area. What are the lead stories? What are the local current events? Who are the local leaders? What are the local sports teams? A lot of this info can be found online, but some local newspapers can be purchased at major bookstores, like Barnes & Noble.
* Local Contacts – This is a good time to contact anyone you might know in town and get their advice on neighborhoods, the move, etc. Even if you’ve fallen out of touch, it’s nice to have a local friend to help you get settled.
* Work with a Local, Experienced Real Estate Agent – Once you’re ready to start looking at properties, be sure to work with an experienced local agent. They should be able to give you an excellent assessment of local market conditions and, when you’re ready, send you online property listings. If you need a local real estate agent – we can help. We have a nationwide network of over 90,000 skilled and experienced real estate agents. Give us a call at 800-968-6683 now.
* Visit Before Moving –There’s no substitute for visiting a community before moving. Be sure to let your real estate agent know you’re coming and make appointments with them before you leave.
* Visit More Than Once – If you’re planning a move that is a year+ away, make several trips to the town, at different times of the year. This will give you a good feel for how the town can be in different seasons. If the area to which you are moving normally experiences extreme temperatures or weather, you may want to visit during a particular time of year, so that you are aware of what it is like.
* Visit Different Neighborhoods – One major city can have numerous neighborhoods that aren’t anything alike. It can sometimes be difficult to judge what a neighborhood will be like until you visit it. It’s to your advantage to visit as many of those interesting neighborhoods as possible before moving.
* Consider Children/Pets – If you have children or pets, be sure to consider their needs when relocating. This may go beyond good schools or a fenced in yard, but also include: local parks, traffic patterns and volume, local stores and doctors, etc.
http://www.totalmove.com/PlanningCenter/Articles/RealEstateArticles/tabid/133/itemID/204/Default.aspx
* Research Area Online – TotalMove has a great tool for getting local information online, Find A Neighborhood. You can use this tool to zero-in on the local neighborhoods that best fit your personality, lifestyle and needs.
* Get Local Maps – It’s a good idea to look over a city before you move. Where is the local airport? What local towns are on the water? Where are the freeways/ or train stops. Local maps can be purchased online or through your local AAA office.
* Get Local News – A local newspaper can help to give you a feel for an area. What are the lead stories? What are the local current events? Who are the local leaders? What are the local sports teams? A lot of this info can be found online, but some local newspapers can be purchased at major bookstores, like Barnes & Noble.
* Local Contacts – This is a good time to contact anyone you might know in town and get their advice on neighborhoods, the move, etc. Even if you’ve fallen out of touch, it’s nice to have a local friend to help you get settled.
* Work with a Local, Experienced Real Estate Agent – Once you’re ready to start looking at properties, be sure to work with an experienced local agent. They should be able to give you an excellent assessment of local market conditions and, when you’re ready, send you online property listings. If you need a local real estate agent – we can help. We have a nationwide network of over 90,000 skilled and experienced real estate agents. Give us a call at 800-968-6683 now.
* Visit Before Moving –There’s no substitute for visiting a community before moving. Be sure to let your real estate agent know you’re coming and make appointments with them before you leave.
* Visit More Than Once – If you’re planning a move that is a year+ away, make several trips to the town, at different times of the year. This will give you a good feel for how the town can be in different seasons. If the area to which you are moving normally experiences extreme temperatures or weather, you may want to visit during a particular time of year, so that you are aware of what it is like.
* Visit Different Neighborhoods – One major city can have numerous neighborhoods that aren’t anything alike. It can sometimes be difficult to judge what a neighborhood will be like until you visit it. It’s to your advantage to visit as many of those interesting neighborhoods as possible before moving.
* Consider Children/Pets – If you have children or pets, be sure to consider their needs when relocating. This may go beyond good schools or a fenced in yard, but also include: local parks, traffic patterns and volume, local stores and doctors, etc.
http://www.totalmove.com/PlanningCenter/Articles/RealEstateArticles/tabid/133/itemID/204/Default.aspx
Top 10 Mistakes in Moving or Relocating
Moving is difficult enough when things go smoothly. Moving can be a nightmare when things go wrong. Fortunately, you have the opportunity to learn from others' mistakes, and avoid repeating them. Here are a few tips to make your moving experience a little easier.
1. Canceling your existing lease too soon.
In a perfect world, all real estate transactions close on time. In the world we live in, transactions are often delayed a week or more. Suppose you asked your landlord to terminate your lease the day your purchase transaction was scheduled to close. A day or two before your scheduled closing date, you discover your transaction is delayed a week. In a perfect world, no one is inconvenienced and your landlord is willing to work with you. More likely, however, your landlord is inconvenienced and angry. Will you be thrown out? Will you have to find interim housing for a week or more? The eviction process takes a little time, so the Sheriff won't immediately remove you, but more importantly, this type of stress-producing episode can be avoided. How? Terminate your lease one week after your real estate transaction is scheduled to close. That way, if there is a delay in closing your transaction, you have some leeway. This approach might cost a little more, then again, it might not.
2. Not researching what money can buy in your new city.
Don't assume to know anything about factors such as salary, cost of living, taxes, rents or home values at a potential, new location. Be sure to read Relocation Planning: Avoiding Unnecessary Stress.
3. Not researching the demographics, neighborhoods and schools
Before you buy, spend some time online and offline researching demographics, neighborhoods and schools. Also, contact the local chamber of commerce and your Realtor for more information.
4. Not setting up cost effective interim housing between destinations. When you first move to your new city, you may need to set up temporary housing arrangements until you can close and move into a new home. This may take from a few days to a few months. If you need interim housing for a few days, perhaps staying in a hotel the simplest solution. However, if you need housing for more than a month, you may want to consider corporate housing or an apartment with a short-term lease.
5. Not getting your loan pre-approved before you move.
Once you start the moving process, it may be difficult to locate documents that are required by your lender/broker--bank statements, pay stubs, etc. Also, if you are pre-approved you will have more negotiating power when you make an offer to buy a home.
6. Not having options if you cannot sell your home.
You need to be prepared in the event you can't sell your existing home before you buy your new home. In this event, you might consider getting a bridge loan on your existing home, or using a home equity loan on your home to pull cash out. Check with your loan officer to discuss a backup loan program in the event your home doesn't sell. Also, consider renting your home if you can't sell it.
7. Not using local, licensed professionals.
Every area is different. In some areas you have to be concerned about earthquakes, other areas about floods, and yet other areas about termites. It is very important to get good local appraisers, Realtors® and inspectors to advise you about things to watch out for. Before you buy a home, have it inspected thoroughly by a professional inspector, who is a member of the ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). Make sure that your inspector is bonded, licensed and insured.
8. Not using the right moving company.
Moving companies have a wide variety of costs and service levels. Some companies give you a fixed bid, while others leave the final costs open-ended. Make sure that your moving company can guarantee pickup and delivery dates. Also, make sure that the moving company has insurance to cover broken or damaged items.
9. Not understanding your childrens' concerns.
Many children are very reluctant to move. They may be concerned about making new friends and losing current friends. Spend some time acquainting your children with the new neighborhood. If possible, have them meet their new teachers and other children in their new school even before they move. Finally, try not to move in the middle of a school year.
10. Not reading your employer's relocation policies.
Employers have different policies for reimbursing employees' relocation expenses. Read your employer's relocation policies carefully. If you are not clear about which expenses are reimbursed, check with the human resource department of your new employer. Also, take time to understand the IRS policies for expense reimbursement. Money that your employer pays towards your relocation expenses may be taxable. The IRS allows you to deduct certain expenses. Finally, keep good records and copies of all your receipts associated with your move.
http://open-site.org/Home/Moving_and_Relocating/
1. Canceling your existing lease too soon.
In a perfect world, all real estate transactions close on time. In the world we live in, transactions are often delayed a week or more. Suppose you asked your landlord to terminate your lease the day your purchase transaction was scheduled to close. A day or two before your scheduled closing date, you discover your transaction is delayed a week. In a perfect world, no one is inconvenienced and your landlord is willing to work with you. More likely, however, your landlord is inconvenienced and angry. Will you be thrown out? Will you have to find interim housing for a week or more? The eviction process takes a little time, so the Sheriff won't immediately remove you, but more importantly, this type of stress-producing episode can be avoided. How? Terminate your lease one week after your real estate transaction is scheduled to close. That way, if there is a delay in closing your transaction, you have some leeway. This approach might cost a little more, then again, it might not.
2. Not researching what money can buy in your new city.
Don't assume to know anything about factors such as salary, cost of living, taxes, rents or home values at a potential, new location. Be sure to read Relocation Planning: Avoiding Unnecessary Stress.
3. Not researching the demographics, neighborhoods and schools
Before you buy, spend some time online and offline researching demographics, neighborhoods and schools. Also, contact the local chamber of commerce and your Realtor for more information.
4. Not setting up cost effective interim housing between destinations. When you first move to your new city, you may need to set up temporary housing arrangements until you can close and move into a new home. This may take from a few days to a few months. If you need interim housing for a few days, perhaps staying in a hotel the simplest solution. However, if you need housing for more than a month, you may want to consider corporate housing or an apartment with a short-term lease.
5. Not getting your loan pre-approved before you move.
Once you start the moving process, it may be difficult to locate documents that are required by your lender/broker--bank statements, pay stubs, etc. Also, if you are pre-approved you will have more negotiating power when you make an offer to buy a home.
6. Not having options if you cannot sell your home.
You need to be prepared in the event you can't sell your existing home before you buy your new home. In this event, you might consider getting a bridge loan on your existing home, or using a home equity loan on your home to pull cash out. Check with your loan officer to discuss a backup loan program in the event your home doesn't sell. Also, consider renting your home if you can't sell it.
7. Not using local, licensed professionals.
Every area is different. In some areas you have to be concerned about earthquakes, other areas about floods, and yet other areas about termites. It is very important to get good local appraisers, Realtors® and inspectors to advise you about things to watch out for. Before you buy a home, have it inspected thoroughly by a professional inspector, who is a member of the ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). Make sure that your inspector is bonded, licensed and insured.
8. Not using the right moving company.
Moving companies have a wide variety of costs and service levels. Some companies give you a fixed bid, while others leave the final costs open-ended. Make sure that your moving company can guarantee pickup and delivery dates. Also, make sure that the moving company has insurance to cover broken or damaged items.
9. Not understanding your childrens' concerns.
Many children are very reluctant to move. They may be concerned about making new friends and losing current friends. Spend some time acquainting your children with the new neighborhood. If possible, have them meet their new teachers and other children in their new school even before they move. Finally, try not to move in the middle of a school year.
10. Not reading your employer's relocation policies.
Employers have different policies for reimbursing employees' relocation expenses. Read your employer's relocation policies carefully. If you are not clear about which expenses are reimbursed, check with the human resource department of your new employer. Also, take time to understand the IRS policies for expense reimbursement. Money that your employer pays towards your relocation expenses may be taxable. The IRS allows you to deduct certain expenses. Finally, keep good records and copies of all your receipts associated with your move.
http://open-site.org/Home/Moving_and_Relocating/
Migration and Urbanization
The world is steadily becoming more urban, as people move to cities and towns in search of employment, educational opportunities and higher standards of living. Some are driven away from land that, for whatever reason, can no longer support them. By the year 2005, urban areas are expected to be home to more than half of the world’s people.
The economic, demographic and political trends influencing migration are likely to continue over the next few decades, given the time it will take to implement the strategies recommended in Cairo. The challenge for governments lies in formulating migration policies that take into account the economic constraints of receiving countries as well as the impact of migration on host societies and its effects on countries of origin.
http://open-site.org/Home/Moving_and_Relocating/
The economic, demographic and political trends influencing migration are likely to continue over the next few decades, given the time it will take to implement the strategies recommended in Cairo. The challenge for governments lies in formulating migration policies that take into account the economic constraints of receiving countries as well as the impact of migration on host societies and its effects on countries of origin.
http://open-site.org/Home/Moving_and_Relocating/
When and How to move or relocate
The moving or relocating of a household of one or more people to a different home is common in urban areas among those who rent their home, but less common among those that live in rural areas or own their own home.
However, one major factor that stops people from moving home is the emotional importance a home has in a person’s life. Other factors include the expense of real estate agents and relocating companies.
Family and financial issues can often force people to move or relocate home.
We will discuss different steps involved in Moving or Relocating.
Step 1:
First Step in Relocating is to Find a Buyer for your present Property. This article discussed how to sell your present home.
Find out the maximum potential value of your property. It's pointless spending $5000 on improving a property if it will only add $2000 to the sale price. Look at local property papers and visit estate agents to find out the asking price for similar properties in your locality.
If a property is sold while the market is buoyant, it's much more likely to attract the asking price. Check the best time to sell it!
Repairs and maintenance
- Finish off small DIY jobs - touch up chipped woodwork and replace washers on dripping taps.
- Before a buyer steps into a house, they will have already formed an impression. A well-kept garden, pathway and fence are immediately appealing.
- Water can cause major problems in unwanted places. Check your roof and guttering, replace broken tiles and repair the lead flashing. It's worth casting an eye over the drains too. A drain cleared before a blockage occurs is easier on the nose and the wallet!
- A regular lick of paint will keep a property looking good and keep deterioration at bay. A newly-painted front door with shiny brass fittings always creates a good impression. When selling, a customer will be able to spot if attempts at 'sprucing up' your property are simply quick fixes - he'll be much more impressed by ongoing maintenance.
- Cutting the lawn can be a last-minute pick-me-up. Feeding it a couple of weeks beforehand will brighten it up and make it look healthy.
- If your fitted kitchen units look tired, simply replace or paint and varnish the doors. This will be much cheaper than buying a totally new kitchen. If the units are in fairly good condition and only look dated, just replace the doorknobs, handles and taps. Another economical trick is to fit good solid worktops on to existing units.
Look and feel
- Paint walls - a pale, plain shade maximises the feeling of lightand space and enables buyers to imagine their possessions in the property. Research shows that most buyers prefer natural, earthy colours to bright, bold shades. Although there's a wide range of paint colours available, magnolia is still the top-selling colour.
- To prevent rooms looking too bland, use strong colours for accent walls or cushions and accessories.
- De-personalise your rooms by removing personal items, such as family photographs and children's drawings, which may distract potential buyers. Buyers should be looking at the property not the owner's possessions, so hide these items until the property is sold. Removing clutter also makes it easier for buyers to imagine their own belongings in a room
- Plant pots can provide colour in your garden. If you don't have the time to fill your own, you can always get some ready-made.
- Flowers and a bowl of fruit will brighten up a room and provide a pleasant smell.
- Organise rooms - a property will be more appealing if rooms have a specific purpose and this allows buyers to see the full potential of the property.
- Revitalise a bathroom with a green leafy plant and new taps, shower curtain and light pull. All these items can be picked up cheaply from DIY warehouses.
- Coloured bathroom suites are out and old-fashioned white is back in vogue. If you've got an avocado or pink bathroom, consider investing in a white suite. It will add value to your property.
- Restoring fireplaces and period features, such as ceiling roses and cornices, can add thousands of pounds to a property. If you don't have a fireplace then a striking picture can work equally well. If you decide to install a fireplace, look for an original period grate and surround in reclamation yards.
Tips
- Avoid strong food odours - don't cook food such as fish or curry before a viewing as the smell will linger. The smell of freshly-cooked food or fresh tea though is said to provide a welcoming feel to a home.
- Ask friends or family to look after any pets during viewings.
- Try and make viewers feel comfortable. Offer them a tea and ask them if they need any further information about bills or local amenities.
http://open-site.org/Home/Moving_and_Relocating/
However, one major factor that stops people from moving home is the emotional importance a home has in a person’s life. Other factors include the expense of real estate agents and relocating companies.
Family and financial issues can often force people to move or relocate home.
We will discuss different steps involved in Moving or Relocating.
Step 1:
First Step in Relocating is to Find a Buyer for your present Property. This article discussed how to sell your present home.
Find out the maximum potential value of your property. It's pointless spending $5000 on improving a property if it will only add $2000 to the sale price. Look at local property papers and visit estate agents to find out the asking price for similar properties in your locality.
If a property is sold while the market is buoyant, it's much more likely to attract the asking price. Check the best time to sell it!
Repairs and maintenance
- Finish off small DIY jobs - touch up chipped woodwork and replace washers on dripping taps.
- Before a buyer steps into a house, they will have already formed an impression. A well-kept garden, pathway and fence are immediately appealing.
- Water can cause major problems in unwanted places. Check your roof and guttering, replace broken tiles and repair the lead flashing. It's worth casting an eye over the drains too. A drain cleared before a blockage occurs is easier on the nose and the wallet!
- A regular lick of paint will keep a property looking good and keep deterioration at bay. A newly-painted front door with shiny brass fittings always creates a good impression. When selling, a customer will be able to spot if attempts at 'sprucing up' your property are simply quick fixes - he'll be much more impressed by ongoing maintenance.
- Cutting the lawn can be a last-minute pick-me-up. Feeding it a couple of weeks beforehand will brighten it up and make it look healthy.
- If your fitted kitchen units look tired, simply replace or paint and varnish the doors. This will be much cheaper than buying a totally new kitchen. If the units are in fairly good condition and only look dated, just replace the doorknobs, handles and taps. Another economical trick is to fit good solid worktops on to existing units.
Look and feel
- Paint walls - a pale, plain shade maximises the feeling of lightand space and enables buyers to imagine their possessions in the property. Research shows that most buyers prefer natural, earthy colours to bright, bold shades. Although there's a wide range of paint colours available, magnolia is still the top-selling colour.
- To prevent rooms looking too bland, use strong colours for accent walls or cushions and accessories.
- De-personalise your rooms by removing personal items, such as family photographs and children's drawings, which may distract potential buyers. Buyers should be looking at the property not the owner's possessions, so hide these items until the property is sold. Removing clutter also makes it easier for buyers to imagine their own belongings in a room
- Plant pots can provide colour in your garden. If you don't have the time to fill your own, you can always get some ready-made.
- Flowers and a bowl of fruit will brighten up a room and provide a pleasant smell.
- Organise rooms - a property will be more appealing if rooms have a specific purpose and this allows buyers to see the full potential of the property.
- Revitalise a bathroom with a green leafy plant and new taps, shower curtain and light pull. All these items can be picked up cheaply from DIY warehouses.
- Coloured bathroom suites are out and old-fashioned white is back in vogue. If you've got an avocado or pink bathroom, consider investing in a white suite. It will add value to your property.
- Restoring fireplaces and period features, such as ceiling roses and cornices, can add thousands of pounds to a property. If you don't have a fireplace then a striking picture can work equally well. If you decide to install a fireplace, look for an original period grate and surround in reclamation yards.
Tips
- Avoid strong food odours - don't cook food such as fish or curry before a viewing as the smell will linger. The smell of freshly-cooked food or fresh tea though is said to provide a welcoming feel to a home.
- Ask friends or family to look after any pets during viewings.
- Try and make viewers feel comfortable. Offer them a tea and ask them if they need any further information about bills or local amenities.
http://open-site.org/Home/Moving_and_Relocating/
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Moving and Relocating Guide
Moving Guide
Plan ahead! Summer is traditionally the busiest, or “peak” season for the moving industry. The beginning and the end of the month are usually busier than mid-month, no matter what the season. The end-of-year holidays are often busy, as well. During that period of time the demand for moving equipment, vans, and personnel is heavy. If you’re able to schedule your move between the months of October and April, you will find lower rates and greater availability.
If you have school-age children, it’s preferable to wait until the completion of the school term to move. For younger children, moving to a new school in the middle of the school term will probably not create any academic problems. However, it may be more difficult for older children and teenagers to switch schools in the middle of the term. Older children will also have developed stronger ties to their friends and may have a harder time adjusting if moved mid-term.
Make a point of scheduling an on-site estimate before you hire a moving company. A relocation consultant should come to your home and do a visual inventory of the contents of your home that you are planning to move. He will then prepare a written estimate for your review.
Decide what items you want to ship and what will be discarded. Inspect your home from top to bottom or from attic to basement before the relocation consultant will arrive. Show the consultant everything that you will be moving.
Effective communication is a key factor for a successful move. Be certain your mover has marked all items that are “going” and “not going” on the survey sheet. The mover will prepare an estimate that includes transportation charges and the charges for additional services that you are requesting. Keep in mind that if you decide to take more items or take fewer items the total cost of your move will change. Inform the mover of any changes with your shipment.
If you decide to do your own packing or partial packing, remember that the moving company is not liable for damage to boxes packed by the customer. However, if there is obvious exterior damage on packing up your goods, make a note on the inventory sheet of your shipment. The driver has the right to refuse to accept any carton that may be improperly packed. If the driver has to re-pack cartons that the customer has packed, additional charges will apply.
If you decide to do your own packing, get packing supplies and start collecting strong boxes suitable for moving. Your mover should be able to provide these, although many movers charge customers for delivering materials. Complete all packing by moving day. You will be busy enough on moving day without having to worry about last-minute packing.
If your move is a corporate relocation, find out what portion of your moving expenses will be paid by your company.
Obtain a written appraisal of antiques to verify their value. Do not retouch, wax or oil wood furniture before moving. Some products may soften the wood, making it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Moving-and-Relocating-Guide&id=240978
Knowing When to Move
How can you know when the best time of year, or season, or set of circumstances are best to plan and execute a move? People have been pondering that question for many years with out any concrete evidence to support one theory over another.
So is there any clear cut answer to the question "when is it best to move?" Probably not. But they may be some guidelines to consider when moving that may fit your situation and help you to make the best decisions when it comes to packing up and relocating.
Statistics show that the busiest time of year in the residential real estate business is March through May or sometimes June. Don't be mistaken, homes get sold all year long, but this statistic would indicate that people when given a choice would purchase a home and relocate during these months. Does this mean that these peak months would be a good time for you to relocate as well? Not necessarily, in fact depending on your type of personal needs, it may be a relocation period to avoid completely.
Volume of activity in the real estate market to a great degree dictates many factors that directly effect the over all relocation process. Because of the sheer volume of people who are relocating during the peak real estate season, the availability of moving resources are more in demand, making them harder to find and more expensive when they are available. Such things as hiring a moving service or renting a DYI moving van or truck will be more expensive during peak season.
Several factors my influence a decision to move. Families with children in school most often opt to move during the summer months if possible which co insides with the peak real estate market period. A job may require you to move during a specific period, leaving you little or no choice as to the season or period in which you move.
Deciding when to move can have a dramatic effect on your real estate buying decisions as well. The need or the decision to move during peak months can cost you considerably more money. If you are buying real estate in a competitive market, buying in peak months may increase the price you will pay for a given property, because of competing bids. And as stated, moving during those busy months will almost insure a higher cost paid for relocation services regardless whether you hire it done, or move yourself.
- Understand your needs when it comes to moving.
- If at all possible, plan on making a move before it becomes absolutely necessary. Moving under pressure may result in less than an optimal decision making processes
- Be well apprised of your current financial situation, so that you are able to know and take advantage of the best situations in buying a new or selling your existing home, thus being able to coordinate your relocation to a time or season that best suites your wants and or needs. (Knowing your current financial status will help you determine if it is best to buy then sell, or sell then buy your new home. This may well be the corner stone for many when it comes to making the best relocation decisions)
- If possible choose to relocate in none peak seasons, to better the possibility of purchasing real estate and relocation resources at reduced or lowered seasonal rates.
- Understand that moving (if you have children especially) is a family affair. Give kids a say as well. At the very least, involve them in the moving process, they may need to tie up loose ends just as the grown ups do. Give them as much time as possible to prepare for a move. It's the right thing to do.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Knowing-When-to-Move&id=418246
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