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Relocating to a city like Miami is a complex and super stressful process, especially for first-timers but even for those who’ve managed a big move before. Ask anyone who’s done it: The most important step you can take is to plan, and the earlier you start planning the smoother the process will be. The worst things you can do are procrastinate and improvise. Big moves are fraught with pitfalls. If you haven’t prepared for them, they will find you, and when they do, it’s going to cost you a lot of time and money.

As a rule of thumb, you want to start planning no later than thirty days in advance, but if you have even more time than that, take advantage of it. It’s better to have to change your plans as you go than to have to scramble. Also, hire a professional moving service as soon as possible. Trust us: A moving service pays for itself in terms of the time and other resources its saves you. One of the advantages of hiring them early is that they can provide you with a great deal of advice. Whenever you have a question, call them. Either they can answer you directly or they can lead you to the resource that can. 

It is important that you choose the right moving service. A bad choice can lead to a great loss of time and money. In order to choose properly, you have to do your research. Speak with and get quotes from at least three different companies. Make certain that these companies are reputable and established, and lean toward businesses that have physical locations at both your point of departure and your point of arrival. This simplifies things greatly in the event that anything goes wrong. In terms of missing and damaged property, you want to prepare for the worst while you hope for the best.

Most moving companies will provide you with a moving package containing literature. Make sure to read it, and then follow through on its advice. These guides generally have excellent information pertaining to the changing of addresses with the post office and other services. They also help you to discontinue your utilities in a way that saves you as much money as possible. By planning early, you can coordinate everything to the same date, and you’d be surprised at how much this can save you. This savings often takes a big chunk out of the cost of driving or flying to your new home in Miami.

The Internet is an awesome research tool, so put it to use. There’s no good reason for you to show up in Miami without reasonable familiarity with your new environment. Start by visiting the website of major area newspapers, such as the Miami Herald. You can even contact the Herald via the Web for a free print newspaper, which they will mail to your home. Forums and other social networks linked to from those newspaper websites are also excellent resources. You’ll also want to visit the website for the Miami Chamber of Commerce, which has a wide array of literature and other resources specifically for area newcomers.

It is vital that you determine a practical and realistic budget early in the process. By doing so, you’ll be able to make wise money decisions as you plan. You’ll also be able to foresee trouble spots. Most importantly, speak to an accountant. Many moving expenses are tax deductible, but it is extremely important that you understand what you’ll need to do in order to take full advantage. In many cases, this involves keeping a journal and all receipts, which is actually a beneficial step regardless of what your accountant instructs you to do.

With all of that out of the way, begin building your relocation survival kit. Most kits comprise two parts: immediate and semi-immediate. Items for the immediate survival kit include pain relievers, medication, prescription information, money and change for tolls, water, chewing gum, snacks, reading material and so forth. The items for your semi-immediate kit include the items you’ll need in the event your moving truck arrives late, property is missing or there are some other issues. This kit might include family paperwork, such as birth certificates, a hibachi grill for cooking, sleeping bags, a cooler and so forth.

Finally, before you sign any contract with a moving, packing or storage company, make sure that you’ve read and understood their contract. After the fact is no time for questions. We’ve already mentioned that proper research of moving companies is critical. Of course, it’s easier to say than to do. The logistics of relocation can be tough enough without having to worry about researching to find the right moving company. The good news is that there is an alternative, and that alternative is Miami Movers. Take a moment to fill out our short, no-obligation form. Our free service provides you with aggressive quotes from the industry’s best companies. We do the research so that you don’t have to.