New To D.C. would like to help you with your move to Washington, D.C.

Hi there! Well, we’re almost half-way through the week which means it’s time to start thinking about weekend plans, especially since this will be a 3-day weekend for many. If you’re sticking around town, don’t miss the Taste of D.C. which will offer some of the District’s best cuisine all in one place! Or if you’re in the mood for some live music, head over to the JFK Center for Performing Arts where you can catch Les Miserables or Shear Madness. For other events, be sure to check out the Washington Post's Going Out Guide which has a full listing of weekend events in the area, ensuring that you won’t miss any of the fun. In terms of happy hours, Metromix D.C. has a pretty decent listing of all the best ones. If you’re new to the area, I’m sure you’re probably on the look-out for things to do so I promise to keep these little nuggets coming.

Whether you are pre-relocation or post-relocation, you know better than anyone that moving is hard. It presents a number of stresses such as finding a new job, looking for housing, leaving an old job, moving away from family and friends, packing, putting your belongings in storage, finding schools for your children if you have them, and the list goes on. In order to handle all these challenges, your first instinct may be to conduct a number of online searches but often random searches eat up hours of your time and lead you down the rabbit trail. Also, you may not even find answers to your specific questions online and sometimes the information you do find is unreliable. 

You don’t need to worry any more. New To D.C. is on the ground here in Washington, D.C. and our experts have a wealth of reliable information that will make your relocation as seamless as possible. We offer a number of services to people moving to D.C. and if there is something you need but don’t see listed, just ask. New To will help ensure that you cover all your bases in preparing for your move in order to avoid any unexpected surprises. We want to relieve you of the burden of relocating and will customize our services to tailor fit your specific needs.

New To offers a Special Package Deal which includes:

•        Initial needs assessment to determine your relocation goals
•        Tailored Relocation Plan to facilitate your move and transition to life in the District
•        Tour of the D.C. upon arrival which includes vital information such as how to use public     transportation
•        Conference calls and meetings both pre and post-move as needed to get all your questions answered and ensure that your move will be structured and efficient
•        Critical information on adjusting to everyday life such as finding grocery stores, banks, gyms, day cares, churches, restaurants, movie theaters, hair salon/barber, kennel, and whatever other service you may need

A La Carte Services:

·         Apartment Finding Assistance

• One of the most difficult parts of moving to D.C. is finding housing. Not only does the cost of rent here come as a shock to many, it can be difficult to search for housing when you don’t even know anything about neighborhoods in the area. New To would like to guide you along the way so that you make smart decisions about this critical part of your move

•  It’s easy to shop for apartments on Craigslist D.C., Sublet.com D.C., Apartments.com, but the pictures don’t always tell the whole story. While you may not want to blindly sign a lease, you don’t need to throw away money on a home-hunting trip either. New To is already here on the ground and can vet any number of apartments for you. Will provide you with honest feedback, take pictures, and measurements of the rooms. [Charge applies by number of apartments you would like us to view].

·         New To Networking

• Another serious challenge of moving to Washington, D.C. is simply picking up and moving to a city where you may not know anyone. Often new residents don’t know how to go about forming roots, making friends, and building their rolodex and many end up feeling lonely and isolated. New To Networking aims to help you form this community and meet other individuals in the area, especially those who are also new and can understand the struggles of starting over.

Please contact info@new-todc.com if we can assist you in any of the ways listed above, or if your move requires assistance in a way that is not listed above please share that with us and we will do our best to help.

Happy Columbus Day and stay tuned to hear about New To Interns.