When moving to Collin County, here are a few things to keep in mind that can make your life a lot easier!
1) Take advantage of the many resources available
Collin County is a friendly, welcoming location, and there are many places to find a helping hand. Start by checking out the county website for good information. If you run your own business, for example, here’s is what you should know about the outstanding demographics of Collin County. For a detailed, comprehensive list of resources, check out our website’s cities section that we direct our buyers to help them get familiar with all that each city in Collin County has to offer.
2) Make a plan
As they say, you can eat an elephant one bite at a time. Breaking down the many tasks that moving bring will help bring order to the chaos and help you maintain a sense of control, which is important in this time of transition. Make a master to-do list, and don’t forget to include everything you’d like to accomplish: from getting your mail forwarded to your new home to booking travel arrangements if you are relocating to Collin County from across the country.
3) Do As Much As You Can In Advance
Leaving everything to the last minute is easy to do–moving day will come sooner than you think! Notifying your school that your children are moving, contacting utility companies and your insurance agent, along getting in touch with new schools to set up enrollment can be done well in advance. Another thing that can be done far ahead of moving day is getting your medical records from your current doctor and asking them for recommendations for doctors in Collin County.
The more you get done the farther in advance of the move, the smoother the entire moving process will be.
4) Hire a Reputable Moving Company
Make sure to ask how long the company has been in business, whether or not they are licensed with Texas’ Department of Transportation, if the workers are bonded and insured, as well as how many years of experience each of their drivers, movers and packers tend to have. If you are relocating from out of state, also check to make sure that the moving company is licensed for an interstate move. Here’s one of many online directories to help you make the right choice and we can make you recommendations upon request.
5) Pack a First-Night Box
This moving tip is one which can easily be overlooked, but which can make a big difference to reduce stress having to run out to buy something small, like toothbrushes or towels, when you arrive simply because you can’t find them. Here are a few key items: disposable plates, glasses and cutlery (or some dishware), napkins and paper towels, nonperishable snacks, bed linens, towels, toiletries, medicine, a change of clothes for each member of the family, cell phones, lightbulbs, trash bags, basic tools, cleaning supplies, flashlight. Also, remembering to pack a few toys for young children or your pets is always a good thing to keep in mind.
6) Find a Great Brokerage
There are many great realtors in Collin County, but not everyone has the skill or expertise to provide that little extra bit of help to those relocating to the area. Matlock Real Estate Group is a boutique real estate firm led by Pam Matlock, which means that we dedicate ourselves to providing the best service that a close-knit group of specialized professionals can offer.
A good brokerage like Matlock Real Estate Group can not only help you find the perfect home for your family, but can also point you in the right direction when it comes to movers, schools, neighborhoods and everything in between! Contact us today for a list of our preferred vendors and how we can help welcome you and your family to our wonder area!
