Inventory Sheets: Create an inventory sheet of all which is to be moved.
Research Moving Options: you ‘ll need to decide if yours is a do it yourself move or if you will be using a moving company.
Request Moving Quote: Solicit moving quotes from as many moving companies and moves are possible. There can be a large difference between rates and services within moving companies.
Discard Unnecessary Items: Moving is a great time for ridding yourself of unnecessary items. Have a yard sale or donate unnecessary items to charity.
Packing Material: Gather moving boxes and for your move.
Contact Insurance Companies: you will need to contact your insurance again to cancel/ transfer your insurance policy.
4 Weeks Before Your Move:
Start Packing: Being packing all things destined for your new location.
Obtain Your Medical Record: Contact your doctor, Physician , Dentist and other medical specialist who may currently be retaining any of yours families medical records. Obtain these records or make plans for them to be delivered to your new medical facilities.
Note Foods Inventory Levels: Check your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer to use up as much of your perishable food as possible.
Small Engines : Service small engine for your move by extracting gas and oil from the machines. This will reduce that chance to catch fire during your move.
Protect Jewelry and Valuables: Transfer jewelry and valuables to a safety deposit box so they cannot be lost or stolen during your move.
1 week Before Your Move:
Your Change of Address: Change your address with the USPS, DMV, Financial Institute, Utilities, Government Offices, Health care service providers. Membership and Subscriptions.
Bank Accounts: Transfer or close bank and financial accounts if changing banks. Make sure you have a money order for paying the moving company.
Service Automobiles: If automobiles are to be driven long distance. You will want to have them serviced so you have a trouble free drive.
Cancel Services: Notify and remaining service providers (Newspaper, Lawn service, etc.) of your move.
Travel Items: Set aside all items you ‘ll need while travelling. Make sure these are not packed on the moving truck.
Contact Utility Companies: Set Utility turnoff date, seek refunds and deposits and notify them of ypur new address.
Moving Day:
Plan your Itinerary: Make plans to spend the entire day at the house or atleast until the movers are on their way. Someone will need to be around to make decisions. Make plans for kids and pets to be at a sitters for the day.
Review the Houses: Once the house is empty, Check the entire house (closets, attic, basement, etc.) to ensure no items are left or no home issues exist.
Double Check with Your Mover: Ensure the mover have the new property address and all of your most recent contact information should they have any question during your move.
Vacate Your Home: Make sure utilities are off , doors and windows are locked and notify your real estate agent you have left the property.
Questions to Ask : Where is the garage door opener? Where are the keys to the house, mailbox and other lockable area? Did you retrieve all keys from neighbors and friends?
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