Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means that if you are moving before the end of the year, you are most likely already prepping. If you are waiting until after Thanksgiving, but before Christmas to move to the amazing, bustling city of Austin, there are some priorities that you will not want to let fall by the wayside in the midst of all of the holiday celebrations.

It is never easy to move within a short two months, so the first item on your agenda is to hire a professional moving company in Austin to help you relocate, whether you are moving to or from Austin. Find a moving company that is well-known, well-established, has decent reviews, and the proper licensing. Receive only a free, in-home estimate and never settle for an online or quote via telephone.

Once you have found a reputable Austin mover, be sure to set your move date and receive the proper documentation for your move, such as a Bill of Lading or moving tariff and your FMCSA Rights & Responsibilities informational sheet.

If you have not hired a full-service Austin moving company, then be sure to pack your residence room-by-room so that it does not become overwhelming. You should have plenty of time in-between holidays to dedicate one day per room to pack.

Once all packing is finished, be sure to research online and choose your Austin utility companies. You will want to make sure that your services are set up before your move-in date.  There’s nothing quite like moving to Austin before Christmas in the cold, with no heat on!

The movers at All My Sons Moving & Storage Austin suggest that you complete your change of address, complete the forms to change your license, make arrangements for pets and children, pack all valuables to move yourself rather than with your mover, and make sure that your Austin movers have your new address and cellphone number in case they need directions.