Relocation is not something that most people look forward to. There is a lot of work, time, and effort that goes into the process. If someone who is relocating does not prepare themselves properly, the process can be a complete nightmare. Whether relocating for a job or to be closer to family, there are specific things that should be done before deciding to relocate, things that should be done during the relocation, and things afterwards. Check out this article that provides some of the best ways to make relocating easier and less stressful: http://rochesterrealestateblog.com/how-to-make-relocating-easier-and-less-stressful/

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How To Make Relocating Easier & Less Stressful
How To Make Relocating Easier And Less Stressful
Moving is normally something that
people do not look forward to or have
fun doing. It requires lots of
preparation and hard work. The
process can be very stressful to
some people. This is normally the
case even if you’re moving a short
distance to the next community over
from your current one.
Relocating across the country can
add a ton of addition emotions and
feelings. There are many reasons
people relocate, whether it’s to be
closer to family or for a brand new
job. The process can be
overwhelming and stressful. While
it’s unlikely a cross country relocation
or relocation 3 hours away will ever
be completely stress free and
overwhelming, there are certain tips
that can help make the process seem
less of a monumental task.
It’s important to understand there are
things you should be doing before
you decide to relocate, during the
relocation, and even after you have
arrived to your new hometown. So
before you agree to relocate to a new
city, state, or country, make sure you
read the following tips on making
your relocation easier and less
stressful.
What You Should Do Before
Relocating
Before you decide to pack up your
family and belongings, there are
some things you should do before making that huge decision. Below are several things that you should do before
relocating.
Research Your New Community
Before moving to your new city, state, or country, it’s important you know what to expect from your new community. If
you have a family or are expecting to have a family in the future, you need to know how the local school district is

2. within the potential community. There are many ways you can obtain information on local school districts. One top
way to obtain information on schools is by picking up the phone and calling the school district directly. They should be
able to provide you information and statistics on their district. Another popular way to find information on schools is by
searching online. One very popular website for school information and data is GreatSchools. The quality of the
school district is not only important to know if you have children or are planning to have children, but also the schools
in a community can impact the home values.
Another important piece of information to know about your potential new community is the crime information and data.
The information and data for crime can substantially vary from one town to another, even if they are very close in
proximity. A great way to find the information on crime in a community is by contacting the local municipality and ask
for statistics. Many times you will be able to speak with somebody in the police department. Like schools, you can
also find some information online, but always remember to take what you read online about a community with a “grain
of salt.”
Healthcare providers and availability in the potential community is important. This is true whether you have a large
family or not. Finding out if there are local hospitals close by and other services is something that you should know
before deciding if the potential community is somewhere you’d like to relocate too. The United States Department of
Health and Human Services website is a great resource to find information on healthcare in any community.
Research Local Real Estate Market
When relocating to a new community, you will need a place to reside. Whether you plan on renting or buying a home,
knowing the local real estate market is something you should research before committing to a relocation. If you plan
on renting in your new community, what are the apartments or homes costing to rent for a month? Are they within
your budget?
If you plan on purchasing a home when relocating, is the housing affordable? Most people have an idea of what they
are looking for in a potential home, whether it be a 3 bedroom ranch, a condominium, or something else. In the real
estate market you’re potentially relocating to, can you afford what you’re looking for? Housing prices and real estate
taxes can vary significantly from town to town and state to state, so do your research beforehand.
A great way to find information on the local real estate market of your potential relocation destination is online. It’s
extremely important though to remember that the most accurate real estate market information is going to come from
a local website. Third party websites like Trulia and Zillow can often provide information on real estate markets that is
very inaccurate.
Research The Local Economy
If you’re relocating to a new community for a new job that, knowing what to expect of the local economy is important.
Find out what the cost of living will be in your new community. Even though you may be receiving a significant raise
in pay, always remember, the cost of living can vary from city to city and your raise in pay actually may not be as
significant as you once thought if the cost of gas, groceries, and other necessities are significantly more.
If you are relocating and have a spouse or family, knowing how the local job market is in the community is critical. It’s
wonderful if you have a new job offer, but if your spouse or significant other cannot find work, it could be a problem.
To find information on the local economy, a great place to start is the local economic development department. They
should be able to provide statistics on the area.
What You Should Do While Relocating
Now that you’re comfortable with the community in which you’re relocating to, there still are some things that need to
be done. Here are some of the top things you should do while relocating.

3. Select Top Notch Real Estate Agent(s)
Depending on your circumstances, you may have a home to sell in your current community and you may also need to
purchase a new one. Whether you need to sell and buy, just buy a new home, or just sell your current home, make
sure you select a top notch real estate agent. The best way to find a top notch real estate agent is by properly
interviewing potential Realtors.
If you’re relocating for a new job, many companies will offer a relocation incentive and provide a relocation company.
If this is the case, you may not have the option to interview potential Realtors, as many relocation companies already
have top notch Realtors handling their transactions. Many companies will offer their employees an incentive to
relocate by covering the costs of the real estate commissions and other expenses. This can potentially save
thousands of dollars and also take some of the stress of selecting a top real estate agent out of the equation.
Prepare For The Move
Moving is not something that most people look forward too. It can be a very stressful experience and also time
consuming. A move can be especially stressful on children and pets. For children, not only are they having to leave
all of their friends, local family members, and teachers, but you’re also asking them to leave the comfort of their
current environment. Make sure when relocating with children that you have their new school already selected as
well as their healthcare providers to help ease the transition. It can be helpful to show them photos of your new
community, show them their new school, and other neat features of your relocation destination.
Moving with pets is stressful on your pets but also on their owners. There are many tips for moving with pets that can
help ease the stress of the move. Before leaving your current community, make sure you discuss your move with your
Veterinarian. They will need to provide you the records of your pet and also can give you some tips to making the
move a little less stressful on your furry friends. Make sure you have researched Veterinarians in your new
community and make sure they are accepting new patients, as it maybe possible the top Veterinarians may not be
currently accepting new patients.
The last but certainly not the least person to prepare for the move is yourself. Mentally prepare yourself for the actual
move and know that there will be some stressful times ahead. Hopefully you’re relocating to a new community for a
new opportunity, so remember all the positive reasons why the relocation is happening.
Hire A Quality Moving Company
Just like selecting a top real estate agent is important, hiring a quality moving company is very important when
relocating. A quality moving company will help ease the stress of the move. Worrying about your belongings arriving
safely at your new destination is something you should not need to be concerned over. A top quality moving company
will ensure this happens.
If you’re relocating for a new job opportunity, ask your new employer if they offer any moving services. There is a
good probability that they have quality moving companies they work with and they also could possibly pay for the cost
of the move.
Once you or your company has selected a top quality moving company, remember “Think Before You Pack.” It’s
natural that over time people accumulate things that they truly have no need for. A good rule of thumb when packing
is to determine whether or not you have used the item or worn the piece of clothing in the last 12 months. If not,
there’s probably a good chance that you do not need to pack and bring to your new destination.
What You Should Do After Arriving To Your New Hometown
Once you have arrived in your new community, the job isn’t completely finished yet. While the majority of the stressful
tasks are completed, there are still somethings to do after relocating.

4. Hire a Quality Moving Company When Relocating!
Make It Feel Like Home
Unpacking is not a fun task by any
stretch of the imagination, however,
not as stressful as packing and the
move itself. Once you arrive in your
new home, it’s time to start making it
feel like home. As you are unpacking
your belongings, if there were items
that you brought even though you
were unsure if they’d fit in your new
home, now is the time to determine
whether you should keep them or
not. Ask yourself if you can envision
yourself utilizing the item in the next
two or three months. If not, toss it to
the curb. Another option is donating
it to the local Salvation Army or
Volunteers of America. Most of these
companies who accept donations will
even arrange pick-ups for donated
items.
Relocating is a great opportunity to
de-clutter and get rid of items that
you may have no use for.
Inform Those Who Need To Know
About Your New Location
Once you have arrived in your new
community, there are people and
companies that you need to inform.
The first place to inform about your
new location is the United States
Postal Service. Changing your
address with the postal service will
take care of notifying most of the
companies who send you mail and
also ensure that any mail sent to your
old address will be forwarded. Changing your address can easily be done online at the USPS webpage.
In addition to the USPS, you should inform any family members and friends about the change to your location.
Technology and social media has made it extremely easy to stay in touch with people, even thousands of miles away.
You can inform your friends and family by simply e-mailing them or sending them a Facebook message.
Other Tasks To Complete Once You’ve Relocated
There are a number of other tasks that you should complete once you’ve arrived to your new home. Here are some of
the most common tasks to complete after relocating.
Register your vehicle

5. After Relocating Make It Feel Like Home!
Register to vote
Register your children at school
(if applicable)
Find/Visit your new doctor(s)
Find a new bank/financial
institution (if necessary)
Contact insurance companies for
auto, home, and health
insurance(s)
Contact cable and internet
companies
Final Thoughts
Relocating is not as simple as the
move itself, as you can see. It’s
important that everyone who will be
impacted by the relocation is on-
board and agreeable with the move,
to a certain degree. If everyone is
not agreeable with a move, it can
really make the process become a
nightmare.
As you can see, there are many
things that need to be considered
before agreeing to a relocation,
during the relocation, as well as after
the relocation is complete.
Relocating is stressful and likely that
it will be completely stress-free,
however, by properly preparing
yourself and your family, it can be
significantly less stressful.
Other Resources For Relocating
Successfully
8 Tips For A Successful Job
Relocation via Forbes.com
Top Moving Tips on How To Move Smoothly via Maximum Real Estate Exposure
9 Tips To Help Choose The Right Neighborhood When Buying a Home via Rochester’s Real Estate Blog
Tips to Ensure a Smooth Relocation via Tina Israelson
If you’re relocating to Rochester, NY or relocating from Rochester, NY, this information will be invaluable. If you’re
looking for advice on relocating, please contact us and we’d be happy to provide you with the resources and contacts
to make your transition as stress-free as possible. If you’d like information relating to any of the Greater Rochester,
NY real estate communities, we can provide some detailed guides to our local real estate communities.

6. About the authors: The above article “How To Make Relocating Easier and Less Stressful” was provided by the
Keith Hiscock Sold Team (Keith & Kyle Hiscock). With over 30 years combined experience, if you’re thinking
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