Are You Having A Military Transfer?
Posted on: 18 December 2018
Is this your first military transfer with your family? Perhaps you were single when you entered the military. Now you might have a spouse and even children. No matter the scenario, you are probably experiencing different emotions that come with a military relocation. On one hand, you might be sad to be leaving friends and that which is familiar behind. On the other hand, you are probably pretty excited to experience new adventures. Military relocation services that are available to you will probably make your move a lot easier than you thought it would be.
Before The Move - Whether you are moving from a small apartment that contains only a few furniture items or whether you are moving from a larger home full of furniture, the military will more than likely arrange for professionals to pack everything up for your move. Even so, you will probably still want to supervise the packing. For example, if you have a particular set of furniture that goes in the kitchen rather than in the dining room of your new residence, you'll want to indicate that in some way. The same goes for bedroom furniture. Consider marking furniture that goes in the master bedroom so that, once the movers arrive at your new home, that furniture won't end up in a kid's room.
AfterThe Move - Will you be living on a military base? If so, there will probably be a welcoming committee that will visit you pretty soon after your arrival. The individuals who come to your house to greet you might even bring important information like names of family doctors, dentists, church locations, and even attractions for you to visit in your new city. If there are planned activities, say a weekly volleyball game or a movie night for families, the welcoming committee will tell you about those activities, too.
If you are moving to a civilian neighborhood, consider ways you can make friends from the very beginning. Think of attending church where, besides being fed spiritually, you and your kids can become part of social activities that take place at your new church. Another idea is to join a club. For example, if you love gardening, consider joining a garden club. If you have children, think of joining the parent-teacher association. And, don't hesitate to invite neighbors to your house. If you'll be moving during the holidays, consider inviting your next door neighbors over for Christmas cookies and punch, for example.
For more information on military relocation, contact a real estate agent in your area that focuses on military relocation services.
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