This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Relocating for a job can be stressful on the whole family. Uprooting your family from one area to another brings with it a wide range of potential problems to stressful situations to work through. From enrolling the kids in a new school to planning your commute to the new job each day, you have enough to worry about without stressing over the actual moving process itself. These simple moving tips when you are relocating for work can help make the transition as painless and easy as possible.

Scout Out the Area Beforehand

Scouting out the area before the big move can save you a great deal of time and stress later on. Visit the area and even the local schools to make sure you are making the best decision on where to move with your family. Taking the kids on a tour of their new school and scoping out local shops and restaurants is just one way you can help make the transition to a new area smoother before actually moving.

Choose a Great Location

Even if it costs just a little bit more, choosing the right location for your new home can make the difference between loving or hating your new location. Consider your circumstances when choosing a location too. Will you have a car? If not, choosing a location close to your new job can help make commuting each day that much easier and less expensive. Have children? Choose a location with great schools, parks and community services for little ones.

Enlist the Help of Local Friends

Even though you might be moving to a new city or state, you might find that you have either friends who are also moving to the same location or friends that are local to the area you are transitioning too. If that is the case, enlisting the help of local friends to not only haul your stuff but to help unload it can save you a ton in moving costs and help you feel more at home in your new place right away.

Look Into Furniture Rental
If there is one tip that can make moving to a new location for work easier, it is furniture rental with CORT. CORT Furniture Rental is a leader in the industry, and provides simple and affordable option for students. For one low monthly fee, you can outfit your entire home without needing to worrying about how to get the furniture there or how to remove it should you move again in the future. Even if you just want a temporary solution for 6 months or so until you can pick out the perfect furnishings for your new home, CORT has you covered. 


CORT Furniture Rental has a wide range of options that can be chosen by room to fit any decorating style you might prefer, and there is no easier way to rent furniture.

Get Involved

One of the best moving tips when relocating for work is to get involved in the local community events as quickly as possible. The sooner you immerse yourself and your family in the local scene, the easier it will be to make friends, adjust and start feeling at home.