Are you planning a big move this summer? If so, now is the time to start getting everything ready. Moving from one state to another takes lots of planning and can be an expensive and time-consuming ordeal if you don't know what you are doing. Fortunately, there are things that you can begin doing right now that will not only save you money, but save you from a a lot of stress as well.

Unpack before you pack. This may sound a bit counter-intuitive, but if you are a fairly transient family, you understand the collection of things that go into storage and end up getting hauled around from one place to the next. Rather than make another move with those mystery boxes in the garage, take a few hours to go through them and decide if they are worth moving to the next city.

Budget for transferring your utilities. It may be tempting to think that moving from one area to the next is simply a matter of calling up your utility company and having them transfer service to the next house. However, when you move from one state to the next, you will often have to pay a deposit on your utilities at the new location. Deposit requirements vary from state to state, but budgeting a couple of hundred dollars per utility is a good way to make sure that you have money put aside in order to get the electricity and water turned on.

Make sure your current residence is move-out ready. Making sure that your current home is clean and in good repair is a great step toward selling it successfully. If you are currently renting, leaving your home in good repair is a sure-fire way to get your deposit back, freeing up extra cash once you move. If there are any areas of your current home that are in need of maintenance, such as nail holes in walls or doors that need to be wiped down, now is a great time to get these projects done.

Talk with your moving company about money-saving specials. Some moving companies offer discounted rates for things like having flexible move-in dates or packing your belongings for yourself. Understanding these options can help you to save money and better manage your moving budget. 

Moving from one state to another can be stressful, but with a little bit of extra planning, it doesn't have to be. By preparing your home and your finances ahead of time, you can move with ease, no matter how far away you roam. For more tips, contact a company like M Dyer & Sons Inc.

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