6 Tips for Moving to Your New Farm
If you’ve just purchased new land from Hurdle Land & Realty, congratulations! If you’re still looking for the right place but aren’t sure how you’ll manage to move from your current farm to a new one, that’s okay. We definitely don’t want anything to stand in the way of your dream home, though. That’s why we pulled together these tips to help you with your large-scale move, whether you’re just planning to relocate across town or you’re coming from across the country.
Learn the Rules
It’s important to know what you can and cannot have on your new land, especially if you raise animals. Some subdivisions will allow everything, while others have particular restrictions that you’ll have to follow. Understand these restrictions and contact the land seller if you have any questions or need clarification.
Choose Your Movers
If you’re just moving the contents of your home, then finding a mover is easy enough. You may even choose a do-it-yourself company and do all the work on your own. For moving farm equipment and animals, however, you’re going to need a little more manpower. Research livestock movers in your area and make sure they’re willing to work with smaller numbers. You may need to reserve moving services up to six weeks in advance if you’re firm on your moving date.
Gather Utility Information
Before you get cozy on your new land, you need to make sure you know who supplies the utilities and how to get them hooked up. Some places may not offer cable, while others provide more than one option for television and internet. To avoid spending days without your creature comforts, make sure you contact all the utility companies before you move so you can get the ball rolling as soon as possible.
Move Fragile Things First
If you already live close enough to your new farm, then you should take every opportunity to move your most treasured possessions first. These might be your outdoor equipment or your grandmother’s fine china. Don’t worry about being able to gain access to your land, either. Once you pay your down payment to Hurdle Land & Realty, you can take possession right away.
Pack with Purpose
The moment you know you’re moving, you should start gathering boxes and packing some of your lesser used items. While running through the house and tossing items into a box willy-nilly seems easier, you should definitely try to pack with a purpose. Start with closets that haven’t been used lately and start packing those items first. Clear corners and cabinets and other spaces at the outer reaches of your home, barn, or utility buildings. Then move in toward the things you use every day. By the time your big day arrives, you’ll have everything in boxes and ready to go.
Prepare for Safety
On the day of your move, you’ll want to make sure you and your movers are ready to handle all the equipment that you’ll load on trucks. Those professional movers may have their own safety equipment, but it’s not a bad idea to provide gloves and eyewear just in case. If your friends are helping you move instead of a moving company, you’ll definitely want to make sure they’re safe. Shoes with steel toes, heavy duty gloves, protective glasses, and even hard hats are great ideas for safety equipment to have on hand.
Now you’re ready to get moving to your new farm. If you still need to find that farm, call us today. You can take possession as soon as you hand over your down payment, which means you could start moving onto your new farm sooner than you think.