Making the decision to leave Florida is significant—whether driven by climate frustrations, insurance costs, job changes, or a desire for new scenery. According to Atlas Van Lines, many are moving out due to rising property insurance rates, more frequent hurricanes, and urban congestion. With nearly 30 years helping homeowners and businesses move, Village Movers and Storage knows exactly what it takes to leave Florida smoothly. Here are seven expert tips to guide your relocation process from start to finish.
1. Choose the Best Time to Move
Timing your move can save you money and headaches. Avoid hurricane season and Florida’s hottest months—late summer and early fall—when both demand and risks spike. Late spring or late fall offer more moderate weather, better pricing, and smoother logistics. Planning ahead also ensures availability of full-service moving support from Village Movers and Storage.
3. Declutter Before Packing
Moving is the perfect time to downsize. Experts recommend donating or selling furniture you no longer need, clearing out expired pantry items, and letting go of unworn clothing or unread books. Each item you eliminate reduces packing supplies and moving costs—and fewer belongings means less to unpack later.
2. Review Insurance and Financial Impacts
Before relocating, compare homeowners insurance in your new location—Florida premiums recently exceeded $6,000 annually, much higher than national averages. Also consider property taxes, commuting costs, and cost of living changes. With Florida’s lack of personal income tax, your financial situation may change meaningfully elsewhere.
4. Get the Right Moving Partner
Choosing a licensed, insured moving company with long-distance experience and valuation coverage is essential. Village Movers and Storage offers full-service options including professional packing, transport, and secure storage rentals—so you can leave with confidence your belongings are in trusted hands.
5. Protect Fragile and Heat-Sensitive Items
Furniture, electronics, and heirlooms can suffer in extreme heat during loading, transit, or storage. Ask for climate-controlled moving trucks or storage units to protect against warping and moisture damage—Village Movers and Storage offers these options while keeping everything secure and organized throughout the process.
6. Plan Logistics Clearly
Long-distance moves require careful coordination. Confirm definitive dates for move-out and move-in, arrange utilities and postal forwarding in advance, and create a moving day checklist. Make sure you understand local permit or parking restrictions, especially in busy neighborhoods.
7. Focus on Transition, Not Just Transport
Relocating encompasses more than shipping boxes. Village Movers and Storage provides short- or long-term storage solutions if your arrival and departure dates don’t align. Their mobile storage units and secure rental options let you bridge temporary gaps with ease. You can also ask about unpacking and debris removal services to set you up comfortably in your new home.
By planning strategically—downsizing early, selecting trusted movers, managing timing, and protecting your possessions—you’ll make your move out of Florida smoother, safer, and less overwhelming. When you partner with Village Movers and Storage, you’re choosing a team that understands the complexities of relocation and has the experience to guide you every step of the way.
