What Utah Businesses Should Know About the First 60 Days After a Move
If you’ve ever moved, you know the first 60 days are… a blur. A chaotic, cardboard-flavored blur. New Utah homeowners are juggling unpacking, updating documents, figuring out trash day, and wondering why every hardware store trip costs $87 minimum.
And in the middle of all that? They’re making decisions about the local businesses they’ll use for years.
As the team behind Hometown Hello, we spend our days meeting families right as they land in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Herriman, Spanish Fork, and more. We see exactly what happens in those first two months — what they need, what they worry about, and who they choose to trust.
Here’s what Utah businesses should know.
1. They’re Actively Seeking Their “Go-To” Providers
The first 60 days are when families choose their everyday essentials:
Who cuts their hair
Where they order pizza
Which gym they join
Who they call for HVAC or plumbing
Where they shop for auto services
Which dentist or pediatrician they pick
These choices usually stick for years. If you show up early, you become their habit.
2. Stress Is High, Time Is Short, and Decisions Happen Fast
There’s no leisurely browsing when you’ve just moved.
Families pick businesses based on three things:
Convenience
A trusted recommendation
Whoever shows up in front of them first
This is exactly why businesses who wait until “later” often miss the window.
3. Their Spending Spikes Immediately
Moving flips the “we’ll get around to it someday” switch.
Suddenly, everything is urgent:
Cleaning
Pest control
Home repairs
Landscaping
Storage solutions
New furniture
Internet, insurance, kids’ activities
The spending curve for new movers rises sharply in the first 60–90 days, which means timing is everything.
4. They Want to Feel Connected Quickly
New residents crave a sense of belonging.
That doesn’t mean big gestures. It means:
Friendly local recommendations
A personal welcome
Businesses that feel approachable
A sense of being part of the community
A simple introduction can be the difference between “never heard of them” and “this is our place.”
5. They’re Building Routines That Stick
Whether it’s a Tuesday night takeout spot or a Saturday morning gym ritual, new homeowners lock in routines fast.
If your business becomes part of their early routine, they’re likely to stay loyal long-term.
What This Means for Local Utah Businesses
The first 60 days after a move aren’t just busy for new families — they’re pivotal for local businesses hoping to earn loyal customers.
This is exactly why Hometown Hello works so well.
We meet families right at the start of their new chapter, hand-delivering a warm welcome basket filled with local resources, gifts, and helpful recommendations. It’s personal. It’s memorable. And it reaches them during the window when they’re choosing the businesses they’ll rely on.
If your business wants to be one of the first names they learn in their new hometown, you don’t have to shout louder — you just have to show up at the right moment.
That’s what we do.
