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There is more to relocation than leaving your old house and finding a
new one. Everyone's relocation is different but they generally
fall in three phases: Getting Ready to Go, Getting Going and Getting
Settled.
“We're moving to another town. Where do we start?”
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Every family's overall
plan will differ, but here are some ideas to
incorporate into your overall plan:
• Divide a binder
into phases of relocating. Keep it in one place
where everyone can check it and add to it.
• Set up a file
for collecting important papers and receipts connected
with the move.
• Hold family
brainstorming sessions and record ideas in notebook.
• Assign responsibilities
and target dates and review progress at family
meetings.
• Record your
progress using photos and video. Consider starting
a list of things to duplicate in your new home,
as well as things you would like to be different.
There are many qualified
professionals who can help in relocation. Consider
some of the following experienced moving partners:
• Company Relocation
Manager. Some companies offer this service in the
personnel department. Ask what your company will
provide and pay for.
• Relocation
Specialist. Sometimes referred to as coordinator
or counselor, these people can furnish detailed
information about your new community.
• Real Estate
Agent. Agents can save you an enormous amount of
time and money. They zero in on exactly what you
are looking for.
• Moving Company.
Movers can help with how to get ready to move,
how to pack and how to schedule your move.
• Other Professionals.
You can also benefit from the services of home
inspectors, pest inspectors, lawyers, lenders,
ect.
Remember that children are generally
more adaptable than parents give them credit for.
Many professionals recommend moving during the
school year so that kids can meet new schoolmates
faster than in the summer. Often “new kids” are
popular in the school year.
Be honest with your kids and share your own feelings about the move.
Try to let them know as early as possible and take the kids with you
to visit your new community. Here are some other tips:
• Talk about how to keep in touch with old friends.
• Remind kids of past triumphs coping with change.
• If the move is a step upward, talk with them about the benefits, financial
and otherwise.
• Remember that your home is where your family is.
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Contact a relocation specialist to help you
find the right community. Here are some things that
will help them:
• The make-up of your family. How many people, ages, pets, ect.
• Your interests. Gardening, golf, boating, art, religious activities, ect.
• Special family needs. School requirements, public transportation, commute
time, ect.
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• Your
new employer location.
• Target date for moving in.
• The value of your present home.
• How much equity you have to work with.
• The price range for your new home.
• Your home style preferences.
• Room requirements.
• How does the home you are looking at compare to others in the area?
Some lenders will work with
your current tax income statement. If not you might
think about making a larger down payment. Some
lenders count a portion of the current income.
It may also be wise to rent a home until both of
you are employed.
Check with your employer. Sometimes
they will pay a rental deposit. Will they also
pay to terminate the lease if need be? Real estate
firms are also excellent sources for rental referrals
and so are new co-workers.
Moving Timetables are different
for everyone, but by planning carefully it can
go much more smoothly. Here you will find some
helpful tips that you may not have thought of.
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• Put a change of address in
at the post office to be effective on the day you
move. Keep a list of the people you need to notify
and check it off as you do.
• Change magazines and other
computer-addressed mail now.
• Start a file or binder
of vital papers and reminders where you can divide
them into categories.
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• If you have not already, get estimates from moving companies. Remember
that June through September are busy moving months.
• Select a moving
company and decide who will pack. You- or the movers.
Movers generally pack the day before the move.
• Start sorting. Decide what to move sell or give away. Take cuttings or
give away extra house plants.
• Create a sketch of new home for the movers with furniture placement
• Video or photo your belongings before packing. Inventory your possessions.
• Start packing things that are seldom used.
Take care of
legal contracts like credit cards, bank accounts,
charge accounts. Some other things to change:
• Utilities and telephone service- including reconnecting in new town
• Memberships to clubs and churches
• Insurance; auto, homeowners and medical
• Employment agreements
• Wills, trusts, safe deposit box
• Leased products and services
• Make sure your employer has your new address. Get letters of reference
to establish new credit
• Talk to the vet about moving pets and get records. Check airline restrictions
for pets
• Get copies
of children’s medical/dental records, birth
certificates and school transcripts. Ask doctors
for recommendations in your new area.
• Fill prescriptions and get copies for new physicians.
• Drop off dry cleaning
• Pick up anything being repaired,
serviced or on layaway.
• Check address-change
list. Everyone notified?
• Make reservations. Early booking can save money, but last minute changes
can be costly. Book at the last chance to save.
• Have car serviced for the trip.
• Collect children’s activities for the trip.
• Arrange to have major appliances serviced for the trip if needed.
• Plan farewell parties and goodbyes.
• Empty, defrost
and clean refrigerator. Leave open.
• Get traveler’s checks. Empty safe deposit box. Consider cashier’s
check to open new bank account in new town and certified check for house closing.
Make arrangements to pay movers.
• Pack suitcases with personal belongings to use until moving van arrives.
• Finish packing kitchen. Pack most needed items together- Coffee pot, canned
food, can opener, trash bags, and light bulbs. Mark package “Care”.
Pack on truck last to be unloaded first.
• Pack the car if driving with picnic items and food to save money along
the way.
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• Strip beds
• Load last minute items in car.
• Be available to movers for questions and to supervise. Mark boxes for
placement in new house.
• Check inventory carefully and make sure movers know how to contact you
en-route. Give them map and directions to new house.
• Check rooms, cupboards, closets, drawers, washer and dryer. Empty garbage.
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• Sweep or vacuum
• Leave new address so that new owner can forward mail.
• Say goodbye to the old house and lock up, leaving garage openers and keys
in the designated place.
• Be at new
home a day before the movers to be sure utilities
are connected and plan for where to put everything.
• When movers arrive open “Care” package to start feeling at
home.
• Direct movers as they unload and where to put furniture. Check off inventory
list.
• Check exterior of cartons before signing off on the receipt.
• Celebrate and enjoy your new home!
• Do your own packing.
• Cut down on weight.
• Get a floor plan of new home.
• Donate items to charity.
• Move off-season.
• Don’t over-tip. (Movers are well paid, but if you feel they were
exceptional $20 is a nice show of gratitude.)
Now that you are in your new
home, it is time to get settled. That also means
gliding into a new family life.
Job-finding can seem confusing
and you may be in a hurry to get your second
income back. Here are some tips to make job hunting
go more smoothly:
• Have a clear idea of your job objective.
• Create an effective resume. You can have one professionally done.
• Make a list of potential new employers in your new area.
• Contact a head hunter or recruiter who can seek out jobs in your field.
Open that “Care” box
right away! Get the bathrooms set up and fix up
bedrooms with linens and lamps. Unpack as quickly
as possible. Here are a few decorating tips to
use your time and dollars efficiently:
• Plan the whole-house décor and rule out impulse shopping.
• Make a decorating budget.
• Settle on your priorities.
• Consider what will increase your home’s value!
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• It takes a while to make good friends,
but if you seek out people with similar interests
it can speed up the process.
• Look into memberships in religious groups, school PTA’s, men’s
and women’s clubs, theater groups, sports, political groups, ect.
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• Some communities
have “newcomers clubs”. Don’t
forget to use your connections through work,
alumni organizations, and fraternity or sorority
connections, ect.
• Volunteer! The more you put into a community, the more you get out of
it!
• Work! This is a great place to meet people.
• Don’t forget the kids. Be active in the new school and meet other
parents to encourage play dates. This is also a great way to find out about other
local activities for the children.
Most
moving expenses are tax deductible if you meet
some requirements.
• The distance between the old home and the
new job must be at least 50 miles more than the distance between the old home
and the old job.
• Generally you must work in the area of your new job for at least 39 weeks
in the 12 months following your move.
Consult your
accountant, but some of the costs that are tax
deductible are:
• The cost of packing your goods and moving them.
• Temporary storage.
• The expenses involved in traveling to your new home.
• House hunting trips are not tax deductible.
• The cost of meals is not tax deductible.
The IRS has many moving publications available.
Remember to keep all receipts from selling your home, to moving
into and buying the new home!
Congratulations!
You did it! We hope you have found this information
useful and we hope you enjoy your new home and
community.
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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed to be accurate.
Square footage has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources.
Information is not verified. If important to buyer(s) they should conduct their own
verification investigation.
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