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Relocating, whether it's just down the block or to a different state, involves numerous details that can easily be overlooked. Our detailed moving checklist offers insightful tips to ensure you remain organized and in charge throughout the process.
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1. 8 WEEKS PRIOR
- Make any home repairs that you have committed to making.
- Organize & transfer records to places that need to be contacted.
- Plan how you will move vehicles, plants, pets & valuables.
- Plan your moving method (licensed & insured professional movers or self-moving) & get 3 estimates.
- Research storage facilities if needed.
- Return borrowed, checked-out & rented items.
- Schedule disconnection/connection of utilities at old & new home.
- Sell, donate or host a garage sale of items you don’t want or need.
- Start using up food you have stored so there is less to move.
- Take photos & inventory of current home & important items.
- Talk with your accountant, insurance broker, or employer to see if any
- expenses are tax deductible, covered, or reimbursable.
2. 4 WEEKS PRIOR
- Arrange for a babysitter or pet care on move day.
- Arrange for personal/family travel (air, hotel, car rental).
- Arrange for the care of plants & other delicate items.
- Ask movers if there are any items they are not able to move.
- Clear off worktables & place rakes, shovels & hoses in one location.
- Drain the oil & gasoline from lawnmower & power tools.
- Contact insurance agent to transfer property & auto insurance.
- Finalize moving method & make necessary arrangements.
- Finalize property contract, leases, payments, deposits, or refunds.
- Arrange cleaning & repair of carpets, drapery & furniture.
- Research healthcare professionals/places of interest in your new location.
- Take your vehicle(s) in for a tune-up, especially if you are traveling far.
3. MOVE DAY
- Eat a healthy breakfast.
- Go early to pick up the truck if you rented one & make sure you have a
- padlock for the truck.
- Unless your pets are in boarding, confine your pets to an out-of-the-
- way room so they aren’t agitated by the activity.
- Record all utility meter readings upon departure & upon arrival.
- Take movers/helpers through the house to inform them of what to take,
- what to leave, take inventory & sign bill of lading. Confirm new address.
- Have drinks & snacks to give movers/volunteers.
- Have payment on hand for moving/cleaning charges. If you wish
- to pay by credit card, have that set up prior to the move. Have cash on
- hand for tips.
- Leave your contact info for new residents to forward mail.
- Take a final look: lights are off, furnace/AC is off, water is off, closets
- are checked, windows & exteriors are closed & locked.
- Replace locks if necessary & make at least 2 copies of your new keys.
- Leave garage door openers/old house keys.
- Clean the new house as needed (especially where furniture will be
- going). Clean the old house for the new tenants.
- Perform an initial inspection, note all damages, take photographs if needed.
- Make sure all utilities have been disconnected & connected respectively & all bills are current.
- Check for damages while unpacking - be aware of the deadline for insurance
- claims.
- After you are moved in, update your home inventory including photos of
- rooms.
- Keep copies of the bill of lading & inventory sheet until your possessions
- are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
- To prevent damage, avoid using equipment & appliances 24 hours after
- delivery - allowing them time to adjust to room temperature.
4. CHANGE OF ADDRESS/CANCELLATION OF SERVICE
- Friends & Family
- Employers
- Bank/Credit Cards/Store Cards
- Magazines, Newspapers & Periodicals
- Government Agencies - IRS, Social Security, DMV, Voter Registration
- Home Services - Pool, Gardeners, Pest Control, Housekeepers, Water & Laundry
- Insurance - Auto, Home, Medical & Life
- Memberships - Tennis, Golf & Gym
- Physicians - Doctors, Dentists, Opticians, Specialists & Vets
- Professionals - Accountant, Lawyer, Stockbrokers, Pension & Loan Broker
- Schools & Religious Organizations
- Subscriptions - Netflix, Meal Deliveries & Amazon
5. UTILITIES
- Cable
- Internet
- Electric
- Refuse
- Phone
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