Moving out of San Diego in 2020? Talk of starting to prepare for a move that is weeks or months away might seem ridiculous to some people. However, it is not. Just ask the people who moved (or planned to move) in 2019. Time passes by quickly and it is better to be prepared ahead of time rather than not to be well prepared when the time comes. So the best time to start working towards your 2020 move is now. And as you will see below, there is more to moving than just changing addresses.
Start looking for a reliable mover
The mover you hire can make or break your relocation. And finding the perfect mover is not always easy. In most cases it takes weeks to finally find the company that is the best fit for your needs. Give yourself a head-start and start looking now. Then you can tick that box early enough, book your date and bide your time. You want a reliable moving company that is insured, licensed, and has good feedback from past customers (check online reviews).
Such a reliable company should move your furniture on the date agreed upon, charge you as per the quote provided, show up on time, and complete the move within the estimated time provided. That’s what you’re looking for in terms of reliability.
Start saving for your moving budget
Long distance moves are becoming quite costly. Hiring out of state movers in 2020 will set you back a couple thousand dollars. This is not little money. And considering that most people have very little savings, it is a good idea to start putting aside money specifically for your move. Get quotes from several prospective moving companies and then plan how to raise this money within the time remaining. Doing this will save you from incurring more debt or from denting your personal savings.
Start searching for your next home
By now you should know which state and city you want to move to. If you don’t then you need to work on this fast. The next goal is to start looking at homes in the area. You can do so online via home buying websites and apps. These will give you a pretty good idea of how much homes are going for in various areas, as well as what to expect in terms of a budget. You might also want to start talking to real estate agents to get advice about how home buying really is on the ground. If you start this process now, you are much more likely to clinch a house that you like and at a much better rate when the time comes.
Don’t forget to look up schools for your kids
Got kids? Don’t forget to start looking at schools and day care centers. Luckily you have the internet at your fingertips to help you with that. Real estate agents can also clue you in on which locations have the best schools in whatever city you’re looking at.
Start learning about the area you’ll be moving to
Don’t just prepare for the move, prepare for life after the move as well. Start researching what life is like in your prospective zip code. What’s the weather like there? Who is the governor in that state? What are the popular tourist destinations around? What are some of the key issues facing citizens in the area? And so on.
