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Preparing To Move
Four to Six Weeks Before the Move:
- Notify your landlord, if applicable.
- Begin researching your new location, using FlashPoint, information from your destination real estate agent, local Chambers of Commerce and other resources.
- Go through your closets, basement, attic and other storage areas. If you have boxes of goods that have been moved from place to place without ever being unpacked, take a hard look at whether or not you really need the contents.
- Donate unneeded items to charity or have a yard sale.
- Consider using light fixtures, custom draperies, older appliances, etc. as sale negotiation tools, rather than moving them.
- Begin packing less-used items, if you are moving your own household goods.
- Run down your inventories of perishables, cleaning products and other items that can't be moved.
- Complete change of address forms for subscriptions, bills, etc.
- Contact your homeowner's and automobile insurance agents; transfer or cancel coverage.
- Arrange to have utilities disconnected at your old location and connected at your new one. Keep your current utilities and telephone line operational throughout the move.
- Request any refunds due you: security deposits, club dues, etc.
- Take pets to the vet for a checkup and referral in the new location.
- Have your carpeting cleaned, if needed.
- Register your children for school.
Two to Four Weeks Before the Move:
- Plan your travel to the new location.
- Notify any service providers of your move (newspaper, cleaning services, landscapers, pool service, snow plow, etc.)
- Gather important documents, including school, medical, dental and veterinary records; automobile documents; insurance policies, wills, and securities; etc.
- Open new bank accounts at the destination (this usually can be done on the Web or by mail). Arrange for transfer of your current accounts.
- Have your car serviced.
- Arrange for use of the elevator on moving day, if you live in an elevator building.
- Research motor vehicle requirements in the new location.
- Speak with your doctor and dentist; ask for referrals in you destination area. Ask the doctors to transfer your records. If you're relocating abroad, ask if you or your family need any special vaccinations.
One Week Before the Move:
- Return borrowed goods, rental videos, library books, etc.
- Gather any goods stored with friends or relatives. Pick up dry cleaning, items at the tailor shop, etc.
- Fill any prescriptions.
- Defrost and clean refrigerator/freezer.
- Arrange for babysitting on moving day.
- Complete local banking. Withdraw needed cash, arrange for transfer of balance, and empty safe deposit boxes.
- Empty gas and oil from power tools (lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.).
- Notify destination rental or condominium management when you plan to move in, if applicable. Make sure elevator is reserved.
Day Before The Move
- If you're driving to the destination, pack a "survival kit" for the first day in the new home (portable radio or TV; a coffee maker and coffee; disposable plates, cups and silverware; a knife and bottle opener/corkscrew; hammer, screwdrivers and other basic tools; bed linens and toiletries).
- Place any items that aren't to be packed by the packing crew in a clearly marked, separate room or area. You or someone trusted should supervise the packing.
- Set aside games, stuffed animals and other amusements for children.
- Assemble and set aside important papers and valuables that will travel with you.
- Leave appliance manuals and other house-related papers on the kitchen counter.
Move-out Day:
- Plan to stay with the movers. You will need to sign off on the bill of lading and inventory (including the condition of goods upon departure). Keep copies until the move is complete and goods are unpacked.
- Ensure that your house is empty before the truck leaves. The house should be "broom clean," with no trash or debris.
- Be sure the house is secure. Leave keys with your real estate agent or rental manager.
Move-in Day:
- Clarify when the movers are arriving and be prepared to meet them. You might want to pick up sandwiches, snacks, soda, juice, milk and other basics on your way to the new home, since you won't be able to leave the house until the move-in is completed.
- Make sure utilities are connected and that major systems are operating.
- Unpack your "Survival Kit" so you're more comfortable.
- Check off each item on your inventory form as it is brought into your home. Note any damaged or missing items.
- If you're arriving as a family, one partner might want to take the children off to a movie or other activity while the goods are being delivered.
- Try to set up children's rooms and pet areas first.
Post Move-in:
- Take care of driver's licenses and auto registration. Most states have limited grace periods to transfer registrations, and a local driver's license will simplify many transactions.
- Arrange for newspaper, alarm and other services.
- Register to vote.
- Don't feel that everything has to be perfectly arranged immediately. Allow some family down time. You've been through a lot!
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