Tips For An International Move From West Palm Beach

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Tips For An International Move From West Palm Beach

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International moving has its own set of unique challenges along with the standard issues that arise with any old regular move. Here, at Willie’s Transfer & Storage, we understand very well that an international relocation has a lot more to it than packing up your belongings. With decades of experience in international relocation, we have handled many international moves. Here are some great tips to help make your international move simple and easily manageable.

Clear out your home

Moving out of the country is the ultimate reason to get rid of anything and everything you don’t need. If you haven’t used something for the past year, have a lot of old clothes and other items or have a lot of clutter in your home, start at least 2 months early to clear everything out. Since the weight of your belongings is an important factor, you need to make sure that you only take what you need. If any of your belongings can be purchased at your new location without costing a fortune, give them away or sell them to make room. Starting about 2 months early can help you purge everything that you don’t need.

Pack an open-first box

In reality, it will take a few weeks for your belongings to reach you at your new home. Therefore, it is important that you pack a box full of things you will need immediately. While you may have to buy a lot of new items until your furniture and other belongings get to you, the items in your open-first box will keep you comfortable for the first few days at your new home. You can include toiletries, some food items, utensils, medication and anything else you deem essential in the first few days after the move.

Keep your documents in order

Losing documents during an international relocation can be a total nightmare! Make backups of all of your important documents and create a digital file that you can save on an online storage system such as Dropbox for easy access. Another good idea is to make physical copies of the documents (get them certified if needed) and to leave copies with a trusted friend or family member to pick up in case your originals are lost. Of course, this needs to be done early on to avoid last minute rush which can lead to various complications. The same goes for your digital data. Cloud storage is an excellent option to make sure that you don’t lose everything in case your hardware gets damaged during the move.

Hire a great mover

A mover with plenty of international moving experience can help make your relocation go smoothly and as quickly as possible. With a good mover, you need not worry about details such as packing your items safely and their whereabouts while they are in transition. Instead, you can let the movers handle the hard work while you deal with the new changes in your life, job and to successfully adjust to your new location. While a great mover may cost extra, the expense will be well worth it.

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