Even though most families would never dream of attempting a move without professional moving consultants, many young couples will still try to struggle through their first move without the help of professionals. Transitioning to a new home is difficult enough, and any perceived savings of a DIY move can quickly be lost resulting from of a variety of mishaps. This primarily includes lacking a solid understanding of best practices to employ to successful manage the handling of your goods/valuables and the logistics required to meet closing times. Using professional moving consultants adds enormous value to your big undertaking.

Start by talking to professional moving consultants and be certain they have earned your trust. Ask questions, be comfortable with the answers, ensure a quotation is received, trust your instincts that you have found the professionals that can be relied upon.

Here Are Ways To Make Your First Move Smoother For Yourself And For The Professional Movers

Make A Checklist

Many companies will offer a printable checklist, or, but if there isn’t one, sit down with your partner or friend and make one. You can use one of many list apps to link and sync your list, so you can both add items to it in real time.  

Consider Using A Storage Unit Where it Makes Sense

If your moving somewhere far away, consider using a storage unit to store bedding, furniture and other non-essential items, so the only thing you’re hauling cross-country are clothes and toiletries. Once your set up and ready the other items can easily follow.

Use Labeled Plastic Tubs

Once again, this may be more expensive initially, but investing in plastic tubs will avoid a lot of potential problems. They’ll keep your belongings dry and pest free, plus they’ll last for years, they stack easily without collapsing and if a clear plastic it allows you quick and easy visibility of your goods.

Your Move Doesn’t Have To Be Troublesome

Moving to your new home is a learning experience on its own, but it doesn’t have to be a bad experience. Contact the professional consultants you can trust at Simcoe Moving in Barrie.

Even when you’re moving internationally, there are a lot of last-minute decisions that will need to be made during a move, most of which have to do with handling unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. However, there are just some things that must be planned in advance. Here are some international moving tips that must be done well in advance, so you don’t get held up on moving day.

International Moving Tips That Must Be Done In Advance:

1. Obtain Copies Of Your Important Documents, Such As Passports, Visas, Birth Certificates

Passports and visas seem straightforward, but you never know when you’ll need additional identifying documents. You also don’t know how long it will take to unpack things. Having the necessary amount of ID for things like changing your driver’s license is key. Remember, some of these documents can take time to process, so make these requests at least 3 months in advance.

2. Upload Medical Documents, Like Glasses and Contact Lens Prescriptions

You don’t know what will happen throughout your trip. You could be injured, need your medicine refilled, or you may accidentally break your glasses or lose your contact lenses. Having that info on a cloud server or an external drive will give you immediate access, so you can quickly fix the problem.

3. Find Out The Rules And Regulations For Moving Pets

Moving pets can be tricky, because different countries have different rules about pet vaccination and quarantining. Make sure you know what you’re up against, make the necessary arrangements and you have the necessary documentation. This can be a stressful situation for every member of your family, both two and four-legged. Knowing what you’re up against and preparing can relieve some of that stress.

4. Get Your Clearance Documentation In Order

This is another tip that seems logical, but people often don’t realize how long it may take for insurance, shipping and customs clearance documentation to process. You don’t want to set a moving day, only to  find out you can’t cross the border, because your documentation isn’t in order.

For More International Moving Tips, Contact Simcoe

Simcoe Moving has a knowledgeable staff with a wealth of advice for international moving. We can help you navigate the often-confusing job of organizing an international move, as well as offer helpful international moving tips to de-stress your move.