Moving can be a costly and arduous undertaking. Lack of organization and inadequate preparation can result in items being damaged or left behind, overpaying movers and a generally unpleasant transition to your new surroundings. This is the last thing one wants when starting a life in a new location. Floridians can take some steps to avoid the poor planning that can make moving to a new home a nightmare.
Florida Moving Plan Mistake No. 1 — Not Working With a Registered Moving Company
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is responsible for regulating moving within the state of Florida. If you fail to make sure that your moving company has a registration with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, you risk entrusting your precious belongings in the care of a less than reputable moving company. If you are moving to Florida from another state, check your mover’s registration status at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s moving website, ProtectYourMove.gov.
Florida Moving Plan Mistake No. 2 — Not Planning Far Enough in Advance
The earlier you prepare for your move the better. If you wait until the last minute, you may find that you have forgotten to pack key items, have hired the wrong moving company or have failed to prepare your new home for the move. Give yourself several weeks to account for all items and safely pack for transport to your new Florida location.
Florida Moving Plan Mistake No. 3 — Insufficient Organization
Throwing everything within arms reach into the nearest box will not get your items to your new Florida home safely. Nor will you know if certain items are missing or broken until it is too late.
You should have a master list of all the items in your home that you will be moving. This list should include which box each item will go into, and the boxes themselves should be clearly marked. Try to group items according to priority. Make sure you have easy access to essentials once arriving at your new location.
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