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In It for the Long Haul: Preparing for Your Cross-Country Move

A cross-country move isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re not just saying goodbye to a house where you made cherished memories. Oftentimes the neighborhood and community hold a special spot in your heart, too. And while any move poses challenges, long distance moves bring along unique hurdles. With all the emotions that will undoubtedly bubble up as moving day draws near, be sure you’re prepared for the logistics that come with cross-country moving by checking out this list. 

 

Memberships and Returns

While sometimes it’s as easy as picking up a phone, be sure you’ve checked out the details of canceling all memberships well before moving day arises. And of course, once you’re on the opposite coast, taking back library books isn’t quite so simple, so set yourself a reminder to take care of all types of returns weeks before the move. 

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Get Organized

Multiple trips aren’t an option when you’re moving long distance, so you’ve got to get organized. Take inventory and make yourself a master list of all your belongings. Then you can devise a system to keep track of what’s in each packing box and which room each box goes within your new house. Colored tape and numbers that correspond with your inventory list can easily be added to the outside of each box and will make the unpacking process go much more smoothly.

 

Consider Your Layout

With a long distance move there are fewer opportunities for you to stand in your new home and ponder layout and design, so this is one detail you don’t want to miss. Consider square footage and then measure your belongings (twice!) to be sure your current furniture will fit in your new space. Downsize when necessary. There’s no point in paying to bring items with you if you’ll just have to sell them once you get there.  

 

Hire Reputable Movers

The most important decision you can make for your cross-country move is hiring the right movers. From packing your items securely to transporting them safely, the trusted professionals at Beltmann can help the moving process go much more smoothly, whether your new home is down the road or on the opposite coast.