Moving to a New State in 2023? Essential Tips for Interstate Moving

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Here at A-1 Freeman Moving Group, we assist a lot of families and individuals survive a move to a different state, and we’re here to provide you with suggestions that might keep your long-distance relocation on-track as well as reasonably chaos-free. Let's dive into great ways to organize for moving to a new state in 2023.

Secure and Prepare Your Distant Home

The most important element to a smooth interstate move is getting your new home ready. This will be more than only getting the key (which is critical), you additionally want to make sure the utilities are on with the refrigerator, water heater, and heat or air already running once you arrive with cartons to unpack.

Choose an End-to-End Interstate Moving Company

The moving company you choose could shape vital parts of your moving adventure…the segment where all your stuff gets safely from one residence to the next. Look for a professional mover who has a good local reputation, tons of positive online reviews, and the capacity to handle long-distance moves. A full-service moving company might also help you take care of jobs such as packing, specialty items, and furniture disassembly and reassembly.

Send or Order Some Items Ahead of Your Arrival

If you need new supplies when you get to your new home, don't bring them. Instead, order online for delivery to meet you at the new residence. This can lighten your load and also ensure you have your critical items at the new house. You can also use this trick to mail yourself a moving care package for around your day of arrival. These items may entail winter gear suitable for a cold climate or replacement items for things that you decided not to move with you. Many people chose to not move bulky furniture items and purchase new furnishings to better suit the new home, for example.

Pack Your Essentials to Go with You

Over a long distance move, you will need to travel by plane or car to get to your new house. This means getting ready for travel. Don’t pack all your personal items into cartons to put onto the truck. Ahead of when packing is finished, put together a suitcase and overnight bag of the clothing items, electronics, medications, and any other essentials you may require over your trip while separated from your household goods.

Consider FILO When Loading the Moving Van

Which items do you need to have available to unload right away? Bathroom toiletries, kitchen essentials, and bedding are usually at the top of the list. Label these cartons to be loaded up last, so that they can be taken off first after the moving truck arrives. This will allow you to set up your bedroom, bathroom, and begin cooking whenever you need to. You might have other first-out priorities in addition, like items for pets or youngsters, or entertainment to spice up the remainder of the unpacking.

This process is referred to as FILO, or First In, Last Out - which also means Last In, First Out when it comes to moving. Discuss with your professional movers regarding this strategy and how to get the results you're wanting while ensuring the moving van is tightly packed.

The "No Sock Left Behind" Final Walk Through

Do a final check and ask a friend or relative to be a second pair of eyes. Look in each and every cabinet, drawer, and also closet. Check upper shelves that you will need a chair or stool to reach, and also remember to check the attic, basement, or crawl space where long-term storage items might be left. This is called the "no sock left behind" method and usually finds several final personal things that could have been forgotten.

Keep In Touch with Your Professional Movers

Have the number of your moving company with you and take time to get the cell number of your driver. This should help you keep in touch in the event you or the moving truck encounter delays along the way.

Enjoy a Efficient Long-Distance Move with A-1 Freeman Moving Group

The A-1 Freeman Moving Group team is experienced in helping families and also individuals accomplish a good door-to-door relocation. We will help you decide the moving services you need, create a schedule that works for you, and coordinate so that your things arrive safely and on time. No matter if you are moving from one state over or across the country, moving to a new state shouldn’t have to be hectic if you are working with the A-1 Freeman Moving Group team.