8 Tips On How To Make Your Relocation Smoother
Hello from Alachua again.
Let’s start with “How do you pronounce Alachua” When I first moved here, I pronounced it “A la (like a la carte) chew’ (the stress on chew) a” – wrong! The funny thing is no one corrected me for several months. I think people were having a good laugh at how that Yankee pronounced the name of their town.
Finally someone told me the correct way - “A (short a) la’ (put the stress on la) chewa (another short a). That’s just the county! If you happen to be a native of this area, you take great pride in pronouncing the name of the city differently – the last “a” is a long “a” So I’m not so good with Indian names. Alachua is either a Muskogee or Timucua word for sinkhole. And yes, there are sinkholes in Alachua County – the most famous being Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park.
Enough about me, here’s my “Tip Of The Day”
If you’re in the early stages of relocating to a new community you probably have many questions. It can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of 8 tips that can help you remember key steps to a successful relocation.
· Tip#1: Start Early
While time constraints are often beyond your control, it’s critical to get the ball rolling as soon as you become aware of the future move. If you currently own a home, you should begin the selling process. If renting, you need to check with your landlord regarding the status of your lease and potential penalties you may incur by moving. And of course you will need to look for a home in your new city. If pressed for time it might be more appropriate to search for a rental before committing to the purchase of a home. A trained real estate professional can be of great assistance in all of these areas.
· Tip#2: Clear Clutter
Arrange a garage sale, give unwanted items to friends, or donate them to charity. Start organizing for your move and purchase boxes and other moving supplies.
· Tip#3: Details, Details, Details
File change of address forms and make the necessary arrangements for your children at school. Call all your utility companies and schedule the cancellation of service for at least 1-2 days after your planned move date. Remember, many utility companies will charge you an extra billing cycle if not given enough notice.
· Tip#4: Pick the Right Moving Company
Decide how much involvement you need from your moving company (packing, unpacking, etc.) and investigate moving companies. Your real estate agent can provide suggestions. Get a full estimate and ask the moving company representative any questions you may have. Consider the benefits of moving insurance and check with your insurance provider to see what protection they recommend.
o TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW
If you have any questions you can contact me at 352-870-9929 or email alachuarealtor@gator.net or visit my website.
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