With Kids, Pets, and A Spouse

Moving to a new city with your family is never easy, but it’s even harder if you have pets or children in tow. Below are five tips to make the transition as smooth as possible.

1. Find the Best Neighborhood

Location is everything when it comes to living comfortably. Finding a desirable neighborhood near your new job will help your relocation run more smoothly. Even better? Picking a city that’s a good fit in other ways — meaning it has plenty of kid-friendly activities, good schools, and other amenities that suit your family — is ideal.

2. Select a Qualified Real Estate Agent

Finding a real estate agent is one of your first steps. But how do you go about choosing the right person to represent your purchase? Ask your friends or family members if they have any recommendations on good real estate agents in your hometown. You can also do a quick Google search to find local real estate agents with good reviews.

3. Purchase a New Home That Suits Your Family

Once you’ve found a neighborhood you like and decided on a real estate agent, it’s time to gather your information. Gathering your financial information (credit report, credit score), looking into loan rates, and gauging how much you can afford, in general, are all great first steps. And remember: don’t go crazy house shopping — the house is just one part of buying a new home.

4. Make the Most of the Family Time You Have at Home

You’re about to move—but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality time with your family. Of course, once you’re in your new home it will be easier to set up playdates or spend time together in a park. For now, though, make sure you grab every opportunity to build relationships with those around you. Whether that means taking out your children on a date or simply spending quality time together in your own home. A little bit of bonding now will help make an easier transition later.

5. Monitor Your Stress Levels and Relax Whenever Possible

One of the many stressful aspects of relocating is packing up all your belongings to move them across town or the country. To reduce stress as you pack, it helps to plan: decide how much stuff you want to take with you and sort through everything you own one by one. Don’t go cold turkey — set aside a few hours each day to deal with clutter. If it all sounds too much and you’re worried you might neglect your duties, you can hire a professional moving company. Professional movers understand that not every family is looking forward to their upcoming move as much as others — especially if it involves relocating to a different state due to job-related circumstances. Dedicated Moving offers a variety of box trucks from 10 to 26 feet. You can choose what service you want — loading, unloading, full/partial packing, assembly, and removal — at affordable prices.

Living the Dream

Once you’ve landed your dream job at a new company, relocating is just as important as accepting that job. A move can be great to advance in your career but stressful if not done correctly. Visit Dedicated Moving for you all your moving needs. Get a quote today.