Moving for a Job Made Easy
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For many, at the root of a decision to move is a job opportunity. Relocating can be stressful, though, particularly when you have a family who will be making the change with you. Use this guide to help make your transition to a new area as smooth as possible.
1. Secure Housing
Finding and securing housing must come first; all other decisions can follow. Renting and buying are both options, though those with families may be more inclined to purchase. If you are unfamiliar with the area, though, renting an apartment can be a strong option so that you and your family can take time to familiarize yourselves with the area and get a feel for which community is best suited to your specific needs.
For those planning to buy, funding must be figured out first thing. If you have a home you’re planning to sell when you move, you may be able to manage the purchase and sale to work out to where there is no time between the two or have enough money to purchase the new one without having to sell first, but for many, your current home will need to be sold first because the proceeds from the current will pay for the new. For a quick sale, ask for cash offers only and work with a quality agent with an established history of sales.
If you haven’t purchased a home before, check out an online calculator to determine how much mortgage you can afford. Take a bit to research lenders to see which might be the best fit for your situation, then apply for preapproval to see how much mortgage you are approved for. With these numbers in hand, you can begin your home search in earnest.
Before making moves to rent or buy, compare rent or purchase prices in available neighborhoods, and take into account other factors like commute from work, school systems, crime rate, and more. Use online tools to determine which areas are the top contenders for your needs. Then, further narrow your search down using price range, desired amenities, and number of rooms filters.
Some websites provide virtual and in-person tours, allowing you to get an even better understanding of the available space no matter your distance. When examining these, take time to take notes and look for things that are often overlooked including how many sockets are available in each room and their placement, the proximity to other homes, and sightlines.
2. Hire a Full-Service Moving Company
A big move is best handled by professionals. The time and energy you will save by letting someone who packs, inspects, transports, and unloads as their full-time job will be well worth the money you spend on the services. Some full-service moving companies even offer services such as room layout design to help you figure out where each item you currently own will fit and be unloaded to in the move.
3. Set Everything Up
Ask your real estate agent or landlord what utility companies are available in the area you are moving to and make arrangements to have utilities set up before you get there. For those small tasks difficult to manage miles away, consider employing workers such as those on TaskRabbit that can manage things like building furniture, lugging boxes around, and other tasks you need to complete.
In addition to your utilities, it’s a good idea to contract some services to take care of various tasks around the house such as lawn maintenance. To get your lawn looking sharp, search online for ‘find a fertilizer company near me’. You’ll quickly find a list of companies in the area who can do the job with customer reviews of their services. Once you find a promising company, reach out to them to get a quote.
If you’re seeking remote work, you’ll want to set aside a space at home to serve as your office. Make sure you have a comfortable desk and chair and plenty of light in your workspace. For more home office tips, visit Holistic Home Office!
If you haven’t already secured employment prior to the move, your job search needs to commence. Update your resume using one of several resume templates available online. You can quickly and easily create an eye-catching resume for free. You can customize it with photos, colors, and text to your liking, and it will always be available to reference online.
Moving can be a momentous task, but it can also be deeply rewarding. With strategic moves and planning, you and your family will be settled into a new home and new work that you’ll all love.