Moving From the Big City to a Small Town? Here Is What You Need to Know

How to get ready for your move after you sell your house.

Smart Moving

Since there is probably a good distance between your city home and your future small town property, you will want to be smart about moving. You likely don’t need to transport every belonging you have in your current home to the new place so take this opportunity to clear the clutter out of your home so you only transport the items that you actually need. Do so by going room by room and looking at everything you currently own. In general, if you haven’t used or looked at an item for over a year then you probably won’t miss it so consider donating those items so you have a lighter load.

It is also a good idea to start researching movers as soon as possible. The Movers provides professional long-distance moving services that you can trust!

Researching the New Area

If you want to move to a small town but you haven’t yet chosen a permanent location then take this time to research the stats of the towns on your list to verify that it is the best place to live. Look at things like the crime rate in a particular town and look at reviews for the local schools. If you’re considering a specific town, then ask the school if you can take a tour of the premises before you make your final decision.

Deciding Whether to Rent or Buy

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to rent or buy a home. For starters, it’s important to consider your financial situation. If you’re not in a good place financially, it’s probably best to stick with renting. However, if you’re in a good position to take on a mortgage, buying may be the better option. Another thing to think about is your lifestyle. If you’re someone who likes to move often, renting may be the way to go. However, if you’re looking for a more permanent place to call home, buying may be the right choice.

Finding Work or Starting a Business

Unless you are relocating for a job, you will want to start planning what you will do for work in your new town. There will likely be fewer options in a suburban town so take that into consideration.

This may also be a good time to start a business. A good first step is to create a business plan that will list out in detail what type of company you plan to start, what you will produce, how you will market to customers, where the money will come from to build operations, and if the town where you will be living has the demographics necessary to make your company a success. Create this plan before you move so you can ensure that you are making the right move. Look over this ZenBusiness guide on how to start a company for more tips.

Making New Friends

If you are making this drastic change then you are likely leaving some of your good friends behind and you may have to make new acquaintances in your new town. Making friends will take some time, but you can start to build relationships by going to where people are, such as local town meetings, volunteer organizations, and clubs. Start conversations and see where it goes.

Transportation

Many people who live in cities don’t own a car because they have plenty of options for public transportation, but in a small town, you don’t always have that luxury. So, you may have to buy a vehicle. You don’t have to pick a car yet, but you should at least factor the potential cost into your budget so you know what to expect when you get there.

As you can see, there are many things you should consider before moving from the city to a small town, from buying or renting a home to potentially starting your own business. However, you are sure to enjoy the pleasures of a less frantic life.

Source: Thomas Walker, www.homesafetyhub.org/