Stress-free long distant moves out of California: A comprehensive long-distance moving checklist

Posted on April 1st, 2023

When you go on a trip there always is that one thing you forget to bring along. It might be the tanning lotion for your Bahamas trip or the dress for that perfect restaurant with the great seafood.

But when you are making a long distance move, you really don’t want to leave something behind that is so important like Fluffy the cat who is hiding in the garage with all this moving going on.

Moving out of California is a big step in your life and one of the most exciting adventures you may do. It’s so nice there that you can see why everyone wants to see what the talk is all about.

If you are moving from California, you can use this guide to take the stress out of moving. Here is a comprehensive moving checklist to take with you.

MAKING THE MOVE

Here are some things to consider for your checklist when moving from Riverside County. The first thing you should do weeks before you move is explore the new area you are moving to. If the move is long, make sure you have an apartment or home already in place. Check out the city and find some new places to eat. Also, take a drive to your new place of work to see how the traffic will be.

If you are currently renting or selling you will need to give notice or have a realtor sell your property.

Here are a few other things to do:

Make sure you have all your appointments taken care of and any for your family or pets.
Make sure all your memberships are taken care of.
Get moving supplies in order.
Create a checklist of all your items like clothes, kitchen supplies and electronics.
Get rid of things you really don’t need.
Update your address for places like your bank, cell phone company and friends.
If you are bringing your vehicles make sure everything is OK with them for the trip.
Check with your mover if they are packing items.
Start to pack.

SELF-CARE DURING A MOVE

This can be one of the most stressful times in your life. You want to take it easy and do something for yourself.

So, a week before the big move you need to schedule a place to have a nice meal with that significant other or family and friends. Remember, they are experiencing this move. Or you can take this one step further and book a spa day to relax. You have gone over everything that needs to be moved, but taking a day off is just as important.

Also, you might want to get your hair done. Remember, you don’t have a stylist in your new city yet.

THINGS TO DO THE WEEK OF THE MOVE

A good mover will have coverings for your floors and all the materials you need. But for those personal items like photos, you might want to get some special packing materials so they do not get broke during the move.

Also, with one week left you will want to notify utility companies that you will no longer need their services at your current apartment or place. Also, make sure utilities will be working at your new place, including cable TV. No one wants to play games each night when their favorite show is on.

Also, change of address with the DMV is so important. Having a license with your new address is so important to many things you will be doing in the next year.

A few more things you need to do in the days before the move: Get some cash out for the trip and to tip the movers. Also, this is the time to defrost your freezer and clean everything including the oven that you have been putting off for years.

On the day of the move, you will meet your professional movers. They will start the process and you can keep track of things because you have that checklist of everything that needs to go. And what you will take with you.

And savor the moment. This is a big step.