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It's really never too soon to begin planning for a move, and veteran
movers have found that a comprehensive timetable and checklist is
the best strategy to ensure a smooth relocation. It's also a great
way to involve the entire family in the move and to spread some
of the responsibilities to each person, including your children.
You'll feel a sense of accomplishment as items are checked off.
Moreover, as the weeks roll by, your checklist will help ensure
that nothing has been overlooked or omitted from your planning,
and that alone will go a long way toward relieving some of your
anxiety.
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EIGHT WEEKS BEFORE |
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Contact your mover to make arrangements
for moving day. |
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Remove items from your attic, basement, storage
shed, etc. |
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Start to use up things you can't move, such as
frozen foods and cleaning supplies. |
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Contact the Chamber of Commerce or visitors and
tourism bureaus in your new community for information on your
new city. |
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SIX WEEKS BEFORE |
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If you're moving at an employer's
request, verify what expenses and responsibilities are theirs
and which are yours. |
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Contact your accountant for information on what
moving expenses may be tax-deductible. |
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Begin to inventory and evaluate your possessions.
What can be sold or donated to a charitable organization? What
haven't you used within the last year? |
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Make a list of everyone you need to notify about
your move: friends, professionals, creditors, subscriptions,
etc. |
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Obtain a mail subscription to the local paper
in your new community to familiarize yourself with local government,
community, and social news and activities. |
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Locate all auto licensing and registration documents.
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If some of your goods are to be stored, make the
necessary arrangements now. (Your moving consultant should be
able to help.) |
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Contact schools, doctors, dentists, lawyers and
accountants and obtain copies of your personal records. Ask
for referrals where possible. |
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FOUR WEEKS BEFORE |
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Obtain a change-of-address kit from
the post office and begin filling out the cards. |
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Arrange special transport for your pets and plants.
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Contact utility and related companies for service
disconnect/connect at your old and new addresses. However, remember
to keep phone and utilities connected at your current home throughout
moving day. |
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Contact insurance companies (auto, homeowner's
or renters, medical, and life) to arrange for coverage in your
new home. |
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If you're packing yourself, purchase packing boxes.
Pack items that you won't be needing in the next month. |
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Plan a garage sale to sell unneeded items or
arrange to donate them to charity. |
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THREE WEEKS BEFORE |
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Make travel arrangements and reservations
for your moving trip. However, don't make plane reservations
for the same day that you're moving out. House closings are
often delayed. and other unexpected situations often arise.
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Collect important papers (insurance, will, deeds,
stock, etc.). |
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Arrange to close accounts in your local bank and
open accounts in your new locale. |
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TWO WEEKS BEFORE |
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Have your car checked and serviced
for the trip. Also, make sure that your automobile is prepared
(filled with the necessary antifreeze/coolant, for example)
for the type of weather conditions you'll be traveling in. |
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If you're moving out of or into a building with
elevators, contact the building management to schedule use of
the elevators. |
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Contact your moving consultant to review and
confirm all arrangements for your move. |
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ONCE WEEK BEFORE |
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Settle any outstanding bills with
local merchants. |
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Don't forget to withdraw the contents of your
safety deposit box, pick up any dry cleaning, return library
books and rented videotapes, etc. |
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Take pets to the veterinarian for any needed
immunizations. Get copies of pets' records. |
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Drain gas and oil from power equipment (lawn mowers,
snow blowers, etc.) |
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Give away plants not being moved. |
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Prepare specific directions to your new home for
your moving company. (Include your itinerary, emergency numbers,
etc.) |
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TWO TO THREE DAYS BEFORE |
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Defrost your freezer and refrigerator.
Block doors open so they can't accidentally close on pets or
children. |
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Have your major appliances disconnected and prepared
for the move. (Again, your moving consultant can help with arrangements
for a third party to provide these services.) |
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Pack a box of personal items that will be needed
immediately at your new home. Have this box loaded last or carry
it with you in your car. |
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Organize and set aside those things that you're
taking with you so that they don't get loaded on the van in
error. |
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Contact your moving consultant to confirm arrival
time of the moving van, as well as to notify him/her of any
last-minute details. |
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MOVING DAY!! |
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Your van operator and crew arrive
at the agreed upon time. Make sure that someone is at home for
any enquiries the van operator may have with respect to your
shipment. |
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Record all utility meter readings (gas, electric,
water). |
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Read your bill of lading and inventory carefully
before you sign them. Keep these - and all related papers -
in a safe location until all charges have been paid and all
claims, if any, have been settled. |
If you require additional moving information, please do not hesitate
to contact us.
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