Moving Out of California Checklist
If you’ve decided to relocate to California or move out-of-state to Washington or somewhere else, congratulations! Moving to a new area is a huge step, let alone moving to a new state!
Whether you’re moving across the country or just a few hundred miles, a long-distance move can have its challenges. Preparing a checklist for your relocation can help you keep all your tasks in order and manageable. But what goes on a moving checklist? We’re so glad you asked. Read on to find our moving out of California checklist.
Do your research and have a financial plan
No doubt you already know that a relocation out of California is going to cost some money. Figuring out just how much money it will cost you is the first box on your moving checklist. Be realistic and thorough about this—consider the entire cost of your move from California, from start to finish. Don’t forget details like movers or a rental truck, boxes, gas, or even what it will cost you to turn on your new utilities. Do your research here, even if it’s for a rough estimate. Contacting a reputable moving company like Belfor Moving can help you understand what the big things will cost and what the smaller, more forgettable moving essentials will cost you. Having a budget for your move will help you as you go through the rest of your moving checklist.
Decide on how you will move
You know you want to head somewhere else, but how will your stuff get there? Now’s the time to decide how you should relocate.
DIY move
While this can be the most affordable option for a move, it’s also the most time-consuming. You are 100% responsible for all the moving know-how needed to get you from Point A to Point B when you move by yourself. Most people don’t have all the moving knowledge and experience a professional mover has. By the end of the DIY move, many that choose this option end up regretting their decision not to hire professionals instead.
Hiring a professional moving company
When you hire reputable, professional movers, you will pay a little more than you would by moving yourself, but the expertise and knowledge your movers will have will make it well worth the expense.
Set a timeline for your move
Whether your upcoming move is happening in six months or six weeks, you need to consult a calendar as you put your relocation plans in place. Reserve your movers (or DIY move materials) as soon as you figure out when you want to move, and work backwards from that date. That way, you will be well-prepared (and packed!) by the time that date on the calendar rolls around.
When you’re ready to tackle your out-of-California move to-do list, contact us at Belfor Moving for a free quote and help make your move to California as stress-free as it can be.