Corporate Relocation

You’re either cringing reading this, or excited at the possibility of moving to another state or even country. Let’s face it, moving is daunting but at the same time can be a fantastic new start. If you’re going somewhere on your company’s dime, the job is obviously secure which now means you need to prep yourself for the big move.

Before you settle on the corporate relocation company of your choice, there are a handful of things you need to take care of prior. First up, declutter. To begin, start reviewing your things at least three weeks before the big day. This can be challenging, so make sure you have some time off (via vacation or special moving day prep time) that you can request from your company. Next, once said time is secured, attack your house room by room. For example, Monday is the kitchen, Tuesday is the living room, Wednesday are the bathrooms, etc. Start with the big pieces you will want to move, separate them from the room and then sort the rest of your belongings in each room into three piles – sell, donate and trash. Whatever doesn’t go into one of those three is what you’ll eventually pack.

Next, you want to identify “last on, first off” items. These are the things that the movers pack last and are immediately off-loaded once you arrive to your new destination. Things that you will need ASAP, so keep that in mind when packing and marking boxes. Considering you will have a moving company arriving to the house and moving items you’ll want to establish a “don’t pack zone.” This is an area in the house that is off-limits to folks where potentially dangerous chemicals, perishable food, old batteries, etc will go which will eventually be disposed of.

Now on to some trusted providers.

Move Quick

Not an overly familiar name but a leader in the corporate relocation sphere. Based out of Florida, Move Quick provides local (U.S.) as well as long-distance, international moving services. They also offer storage and specialized packing services.

Radius Moving and Storage

This company got their start with more residential moves and quickly expanded out into the corporate sphere. Known for exceptional customer service coupled with options for literally every stage of the move, prices are transparent and competitive.

United Van Lines

A long-time player in corporate relocation, the good thing about United is they’ve seen and experienced everything up to this point. Nothing will surprise them, and they’re prepared for the unthinkable. United also handles military moves which are some of the more complicated. A cool, online simulator will communicate an average cost of your move as well.

Before selecting a corporate relocation moving company while the online simulator exists, and you can theoretically close the deal online, you should always call and try to speak with someone. Ask them pointed, logistics related questions and be very up-front. Even if you’re company is paying these are your things. It is vital you feel comfortable and secure with the final choice.