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Moving Checklist: Helping People on the Move

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Moving into a new home is a big step. There are a lot of things to remember and consider. You have to be really prepared to not miss out on anything. Here’s a checklist on how you should prepare when you’re moving.

8 Weeks before the move:

  • You may want to sell off your other stuff through a garage sale, set the date and make an announcement.
  • If you have children who are already in school, make sure that you arrange a transfer of school records.
  • Look for new schools in the new community by checking www.theschoolreport.com.
  • Inform your insurance companies that you are moving.
  • Have a separate file folder where you will compile all the papers, receipts, estimates, and all documents related to your move.

6 weeks before the move:

  • Choose a van line or a rental truck company that you will use for the move. Inform them of the tentative date of pick-up and delivery.
  • Moving to a new city? Make sure you ask your attorney, doctor and other providers for referrals and any other necessary records.
  • Some homeowners are pet lovers and would like to take their pets with them, if you are one of them, schedule a check-up and be sure and get a copy
    of their health and shot records from their veterinarian.
  • Set schedules with you real estate agents and/or landlords.
  • Have your new home inspected, set a schedule for a home inspection!

4 weeks before the move:

  • You have to make sure that all your utilities will be disconnected once you leave your old home, so set a schedule with them when you want the services terminated.
  • Since you’re moving to a new home, look for the new utilities provider and notify them when you want the connection to start.
  • Drain you lawnmower or other power equipment. Moving companies won’t move them if they are full of oil.
  • Notify your newspaper delivery and trash pick-up when you will move and have them cancel the services on the move date.
  • Give your carpet a good cleaning before all of the furniture is moved into the new address.

1 week before the move:

  • It’s time to clean out your refrigerator and defrost your freezer. You don’t want them dripping in the moving truck if you will be bringing it in your new home.
  • If you will be moving far from your original location, have your car serviced and checked to avoid unnecessary disturbances or accidents while moving.
  • Confirm connect dates for utilities in your new home.
  • Transfer or close your checking account.
  • Be sure to get all items from your safe deposit box.

On the Day of the Move:

  • file000846429979Spend the entire day at home with the movers. Do not let them out of your sight ever. Remind them which the fragile packages are.
  • Carry any valuables or family heirlooms with you. Do not include them on the boxes for the movers.
  • Before you let the movers leave, take a finishing tour of your home, make sure nothing has been forgotten behind in the cabinets or closets and that all doors and windows are protected and secured.Lock
  • Specify a “Do Not Move” area where you can place the items you do not want the movers to take with them.

Arrival at the New Home:

  • First, you should have the numbers needed in an emergency such as the fire department and police.
  • Check with the post office to see if there is any mail that is being held for you.
  • Register your cars. Also, register to vote in your new area.
  • Enroll your children in their new schools.

Once settled in, you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy your new abode!

 

 

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