Moving is something that most families do a few times.
Make your life a bit easier this time. Less stress can be the reward for a well planned and organized move.
Let's see if we can help.
Checklist for your move
*Two to Three months before move.
Get referrals from friends for moving companies.
Call at least 6 moving companies to give you estimates.
Save all receipts for moving - tax deductions
Remove all excess clutter...call in a professional organizer
Measure existing furniture (fitting for rooms in your new home)
Locate new things in community - examples: doctors, library, schools, grocery stores, recycling & waste management, civic associations, etc.
* 8 weeks until movers come
Arrange to have a copy of all health related records...hospital, doctor, pharmacy
Start membership transfers...YWCA, gyms, swim clubs, etc.
Gather all important papers and have reviewed by estate attorney or counsel
Look into insurance changes for health, car, home, life, etc.
* 6-7 weeks until the move
Empty your pantry by eating all of the food or donate to Food Bank.
Change of address Postal Service cards
Notify bank of any changes of the branch & start new account near new home.
Most out-of-season clothing inventory should be packed and inventoried.
Make arrangements for pets. Shots & records transfer
Will all of the items you are going to keep fit in the new home?
Arrange for storage?
All non essentials in closets, sheds & storage should be cleared.
Call local charity for pickup (inventory for tax deductions)
* 4-5 weeks before the moving service
Arrange car transport if needed
Call handy-crew to do quick repairs to old home.
IRS needs to be notified of address change
All inventory should be photographed & data stored with serial numbers
Schedule contractors for new home if needed
Take the kids and pets to new neighborhood
*3-4 weeks before the big move
List all items that mover will not take and must be shipped
Service your vehicles before move
Call and schedule everyone in for help on the big day - babysitters, dog watchers, food, etc.
Cable, Water and all services should be contacted
DMV...don't you love the long lines?
Arrange for hazmat pickup or drop off for all chemical paints and poisons that need to be discarded.
*1-2 weeks before the move
Everything should be packed except essentials
Important papers are to be stored in a readily available location in a folder or file
List all phone numbers for easy contact
All power lawn mowers and anything with gas and/or motor oil should be drained
Valuables should be removed from the home and stored in safe deposit box
* Day of the move
Have a drink it is almost over!
Let the movers do the work... however, keep an eye on what is taking place
Contact information should always be left with the new owner's Realtor
Keep your cell phone camera ready for any damage that you may observe from movers
Walk through... have two to three different people walk through after all items have been removed.
“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.” Denis Waitley
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