This guide from Movers.com helps you manage the stress and overwhelming details of out-of-state moves. Compiled by relocation experts, the guide offers timelines, checklists, and advice on making long-distance moves from New Haven, Connecticut apartments as smoothly as possible.
Higher interest rates are discouraging some households from moving, but those determined to uproot are doing so for good reasons - and traveling further to get what they want.
Better jobs with better pay are a perennial reason for relocation. But the increasing number of in-home employees is allowing many to take their remote skills to areas where housing costs are lower. And many seniors are moving soon after to remain a short distance from their grandchildren, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
The median distance moved in 2022 was 50 miles - roughly triple the annual average for the past 30 years, according to NAR statistics, with almost a quarter of households relocating at least 470 miles from their previous home. And the NAR doesn't expect these trends to change anytime soon.
Out-of-state moves are notoriously stressful, even when you're making a positive change. Luckily, a new guide from the relocation experts at Movers.com breaks down action steps and timelines to help make your move less stressful. The expert provides connections with screened movers, quotes, moving tips, and more to those moving from New Haven, Connecticut, and beyond.
If you'd like to read the full guide, visit https://www.movers.com/moving-guides/the-ultimate-checklist-for-moving-to-another-state.html
The Movers.com guide details action steps beginning about eight weeks before your move. The process starts with hiring a moving service - Movers.com advises you to use professional services for interstate moves, since these relocation experts have experience with challenging conditions, such as apartments with no elevator or inclement weather, alongside weight restrictions and other federal regulations. Around the time you hire a mover, you should also create a moving budget and track it via spreadsheet.
You should also start other paperwork tasks, like identifying official documents and healthcare records, at the two-month point, the guide says. Once your papers are in order, it’s time to start packing unused items like out-of-season clothing, holiday decorations, and photos. Donate or dispose of unwanted items, and inventory what's left for insurance purposes while packing.
While you should arrange for housing at your destination by the one-month point, that doesn't mean you need to buy a house. Renting is a good way to get familiar with a new area before committing to a permanent location, the guide recommends. Getting a new local address also makes it easier to transfer utilities, set up television and Internet services, and forward mail, which should also be done at the four-week mark.
Movers.com recommends confirming reservations with your moving service two weeks before the move and starting to pack essentials once the date is set, labeling boxes by room to make distribution easier upon arrival. You should also plan to keep important documents with you rather than pack them on a moving truck. An overnight bag should come with you, too.
When you get there, compare your personal inventory with the movers’ bill of lading to verify everything arrived in good condition. If you notice damage later, take a picture and file a claim.
About Movers.com
Movers.com can help you find dependable assistance for moves between states: their site offers no-obligation quotes for households in New Haven, Connecticut, and beyond. The company has screened the 500+ movers in its network, and checks in every month to ensure satisfaction remains high.
Founded in 1994 by a relocation expert with 30 years in the industry, Movers.com has reliably served more than 750,000 customers. The company’s network of moving companies provides services for local, national, and international moves and the team also has ties to other moving-related services.
If you want to get a quote, learn more about the company, or find more moving tips, visit https://www.movers.com/moving-companies/ct-connecticut/new-haven/cheap-movers.html
