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move, 12-16 weeks is ideal, particularly if you're moving to a new state or across an international
border. The more complicated your move, the more time you'll need.
Understand What Type of Move You're Making
There are two types of moves: intrastate—meaning that you're moving within the same state -
interstate means that you're crossing a state or international border during your move. Most
long-distance moves are interstate moves and require a specialized mover who can move you
across borders. The type of move will determine how you get your household stuff from your old
to the new home and the costs involved. So know before you start planning.
Determine Your Moving Budget
Before you start planning too much, you should sit down and figure out how much you can afford
to spend on your move which will help determine how you can move regarding whether you'll
hire movers or move yourself. Remember that a long distance move will always be more costly.
Not only is there the travel costs between your old and new home but also the time and higher
cost services you may need to hire.
Decide How Best to Move Your Things
Now that you know what type of move you'll be making and what your budget looks like, you can
assess your options for moving which can include moving yourself, hiring long distance movers,
or shipping your goods through a shipping service. When considering how to move, make sure
you look at how much time you have, your moving budget and how much you'll need to be
involved. Interstate movers are more expensive than local movers. However, they will also be
able to advise you about any paperwork you may need to complete if you're moving your stuff
across an international border for instance. Some states also have particular rules for what can
be shipped across their borders. Know the rules and what you'll need before you decide how to
move.
Decide How You'll Travel to Your New Home
If you decide to ship your goods with a professional long distance mover or through a shipping
service, you'll need to plan how to get you and your family to the new location. The further the
distance between the old and new home, the more you need to plan the trip. Driving is usually
the easiest and best way to get to your new location. But it also takes more time than if you were
to fly. Driving also enables you to pack and move some of your stuff with you, saving money on
moving costs even though you need to also budget for hotels, food, and gas. Weigh all the options
first being very careful to calculate all the hidden costs and time required before you plan out
your trip.