Health & Fitness
Smooth Relocating Depends on Thoughtful Preparation
When you're relocating from (or to) The Main Line the unplanned will always happen. Nevertheless, you can control the areas that have the most impact on how successful your move will be.
Most everyone with any relocating experience should recognize ‘the moment.’
No matter how much advance thought and elbow grease you’ve put in, that’s the moving day moment when everything seems to starts happening at once, and there’s literally no time left to attend to the stray details you’ve been meaning to take care of …
It’s all but inevitable: the yellow pad that you’ve organized with all the Main Line contact information you need today more than any other day: why, it’s packed! And sealed! Inside one of the cartons that’s already out there in the van!
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When you’re relocating from (or to) The Main Line the unplanned will always happen. Nevertheless, you can control the areas that have the most impact on how successful your move will be.
One element that needs careful attention is the people part. It’s too easy to lose touch with those who are important in your life, so decide early how to announce to family and friends your relocating timetable. With a little preparation and imagination, it’s possible to turn events like garage sales and going-away parties into really fun celebrations.
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A good idea is to assemble key belongings in a box that will accompany you: important documents like passports and birth certificates, jewelry, or other prized possessions.
Most household moving veterans agree that the single most vital step is securing a dependable moving company. Price is important — but so is hiring a group that will guard your belongings safely during your Main Line relocation. Scrupulous interviewing and checking out the reputation of mover candidates will more than pay off in reduced stress come moving day. And even if you are an eternal optimist, get adequate insurance: relocating does inevitably involve unforeseeable risk.
‘The moment’ when your relocating is in full swing can be one when you are able to enjoy the anticipation of a new and exciting chapter in your household’s history. If you have sold your home already – congrats! And if you are just beginning the process, do give me a call — I’d love to put my resources to work for you!
John Badalamenti is a Certified Residential Specialist/Relocation Specialist with Prudential Fox & Roach. John can be reached via email @ johnb@subphillyhomes.com
