General info:

There are three different ways  We have aggregated some resources to help you decide what the right option is for you. 

• Make sure that you have someone you trust (realtor, friend, future co-worker) physically go through whatever home you are moving into before signing a rental contract or closing a home. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard of a resident moving into a home and the pictures were nothing like the actual listing, or it smelled of animal urine and was unlivable. If you cannot find anyone- A local realtor would do it for you for free, even if you are not buying a home or they don't do rentals just for the "connection" and potential you may use them to buy in the future.

• If you are getting reimbursed from your company that is moving you for costs, keep in mind if they write you a check the tax reform act of 2017 makes that check count as income and IS taxable. So depending on your tax bracket you want to ask your employer to cover 30% more than what the actual moving costs will be or else you will be paying some out of your pocket to move if you use all the reimbursement.

• If using a driving or moving service, ask them if only your stuff will be in a truck, or if they will be stopping and filling with others stuff. Important to understand this before hand for mix ups in possessions and delayed moving times.

• International moving companies are hit and miss. Proceed with caution. Looking for a local moving company is usually your best bet if you want reliability.

• Expect the moving process to take 2 weeks- 1 month. Even if promised a 1 week turnaround. Don't leave important items that are time sensitive in moving truck. Better to ship important documents with authorized insured mail to your new destination (where you have to sign to get the package.) or bring it with you.

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Different Models of moving

DIY:  Here are some great suggestions to make DIY moving easier. 

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1. Top 50 moving Hacks and Tips

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Hybrid: You only do part of the moving. Source out the part you don't like.

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• Loading & Unloading services

  • Uhaul. You can hire loading and unloading crews through Uhaul that are much cheaper than full service. All you have to worry about doing in packing and driving. ​

• Driving Services

  • ​Upack- You pack and unpack all your stuff, Upack drives it to your destination for you. Great reviews from (most) physicians.​

    • Bellhop- Has great reviews for movers and they usually are good at reimbursing for damages quickly.

    • College Hunks- Hit and miss service depending on geographical area.

• Packing & Unpacking services​

  • 2 Men & a Truck, if you need help with packing your belongings​

  • Mayflower

Full Service: All you need to do is pack. These full service companies have positive and negative reviews based off the location. Look at the local reviews for your region.

• ​Allied

• North American Van Lines

• 2 men and a Truck

• United Van Lines

• Golden Eagle Moving

 

What to expect when moving into a new home:

• Unfortunately, most sellers do not deep clean their homes before they leave. We call it "broom clean" in real estate and 90% of people opt to hire a cleaning company or do a deep clean themselves before they move into a home. Expect to do this and you will not be disappointed. 

• Set up your internet and utilities to start the day you move in ahead of time. If the seller turned off your utilities you do not want to be without power your first day in the home.

 

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