Moving to a new city can be incredibly stressful and time-consuming. These problems are compounded if you’re moving a longer distance. Large items such as furniture can be incredibly tricky and expensive to move. Careful planning and attention to detail are crucial for ensuring a smooth transition to your new home. Despite all of this, it is definitely still possible to move long distances without breaking the bank. 

Rethink Transportation 

Planning out exactly how you’ll move months before you take off is crucial. Plan out every detail of your move, including checklists and an inventory, and pick a reliable transportation option that will fit neatly within your plan. If it’s within your budget, hiring professional movers is a great option, especially if you’re transporting a lot of valuable furniture. However, there are multiple budget options for people who can’t drop thousands on a professional moving company. If you have a fairly small amount of items, renting a moving company vehicle and investing in vehicle transportation that can transport your vehicle for a fraction of the cost of some alternatives is another great option.

Declutter Before Your Move 

Cleaning out and decluttering everything you own before your move is a great way to make space before moving more smoothly with fewer items to track. Start by decluttering your home months before the move and get rid of the things that you no longer use. A great rule of thumb is to get rid of anything you haven’t used within the last year. Selling large pieces of furniture that can be replaced is another great option, as the cost of shipping large items can be very expensive. 

Make Multiple Lists 

Whether you are choosing to hire a moving company to transport or ship all of your belongings, or bringing them along for the ride, you’ll want to make sure that you have it all planned out and easily cross-referenced. There’s nothing worse than getting to your new home across the country and realizing that you’ve left an essential piece of furniture. Create detailed lists and check them often to avoid issues.