Whether you move from apartment to apartment in the same city or to a new state, there are stages to moving. These stages will be explored in order to help you prepare for your relocation.
Stage one is getting started. It requires you to be financially and mentally ready to make the move. During this stage family and friends will need to be notified.
Stage two is the planning and packing stage. During this stage it is important to consider if a moving company or your own rented truck will be the best option for an affordable move. There are plenty of scams out there so it is important to choose a professional company. Make certain during the packing stage that the boxes are clearly marked with what they contain. It will help the latter stage.
On moving day, you want things to move swiftly and smoothly. It will mean getting everything set up to move. Choose one room where you can store the packed boxes. This way everything that is moving can be taken from that one room, other than the large stuff and the last minute packaged items. It will make things go more smoothly if it is all in one place, even if it is the garage.
The last stage is settling in. After the move is completed you want to adjust to your new home. If the boxes were all marked appropriately then you will be able to find the ones that are most important right away.
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