By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
Let's start with what you'd consider hidden expenses--the costs linked to moving to El Paso which do not incorporate the actual move.
House Hunting
If your move is local or a company-paid relocation, you may forego this portion. If your move is long-distance and you're paying the expenses, make sure to take into account the expense of home hunting. Including plane tickets, accommodations, food and fuel should you be driving the distance to your new area. Bringing the children and dog along is most likely more pleasant theoretically, so add in babysitters and pet care.
Keep an eye on the funds you pay on the front end. Receiving a outstanding amount for your home and predicting you'll be overflowing with money after closing is okay, but don't get ahead of yourself. Selling a residence comes with real estate broker fees, and invariably you will need to take care of a few home repairs or settlement costs for the purchaser. And so, travel coach until you've got the funds in the bank.
Supplies, Trucks, and Labor
The actual move to El Paso is the most financially clear expenditure in the process. Your professional mover should come to your home to offer a detailed approximation in accordance with the amount of areas, approximated weight (nobody brings scales, so don't fret about that) mileage, and crew members required. They will provide you with a printed estimate that itemizes the scope of work and the expense per component. If there are pianos, grandfather clocks, antiques, or items that must be totally crated and uncrated, count on paying extra costs for those add-ons.
Just about all movers offer a number of options from a full-service move, where they come in, equipped with boxes and tape and moving blankets and pack up all the stuff for you, to basic service in which they send over a moving truck along with a couple of guys to load, drive, and unload.
If you would like complete your own packing, the moving company you decide on can provide you with the packing containers, tape, and other necessities you'll need. Some individuals are at ease packing all things while some would rather have the movers pack fragile items such as decorative mirrors, paintings and electronic products. Ask your mover what the a la carte services or specialty boxes run. You won't want to damage your new Ultra HD Television by utilizing the improper box and packaging supplies.
This is clearly the priciest part of the move to El Paso, but you will know that number ahead of time, so you can put together the remainder of your budget around it.
Incidentals
Ask your insurance agent about the way your homeowners plan works for a move; you could need supplemental insurance protection which is effective during the move itself. Chances are that you will be protected, but an supplemental rider that is exempt from your deductible is not a terrible approach.
Murphy's Law is never more true than when you find yourself moving, and homes are not always all set for new owners. Especially if you're constructing or remodeling just before moving in, arrange for short-term storage until all the work is done.
If you are driving to your new residence, getting your cars there is obviously easy. If not, you may have a variety of alternatives-talk to your moving company in El Paso about incorporating vehicles in the quote together with your household goods move or a automobile transportation service or a road trip with your college roomie and after that purchase them a return ticket home.
Getting There Is All the Fun
Given that you might be simply drained thinking about all the ways you and your money part company within a move, there is one more thing. Once you hit the road for a long-distance move, you've got to take into account accommodations and food as you go along. Should you be flying, there is the airline tickets to consider, as well as pet transportation fees (unless of course a driving adult takes the animals).
Tracking down concealed expenses and preparing for what could go wrong goes a long way towards a streamlined and stress-free move, if such a thing is out there. Your moving company is a superb resource with regard to any issues you have. Believe us, we have seen it all and in most cases have the response to just about anything.
When you are all set to commence budgeting for your move to El Paso, give us a call!
