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Choosing
a mover.
Hiring
a mover can be a grueling job especially If you cant get a good recommendation
from a family member or friend. Choose three to four moving companies, request
an in-home estimate and compare the quotes. Prior to making the final decision,
verify that you are working with a reputable moving company by visiting www.movingscam.com
or www.movingadvocateteam.com.
If hiring a moving company does not fit the budget, research a "you pack
and load ? they drive" company. For more information, visit sites such as www.upack.com,
providing information and quotes.
Where
to purchase packing supplies
This
has gotten more convenient over the years. Simply go to one of the following
websites and purchase all of your packing supplies even get an estimate of how
many boxes you will need for your home. www.onlinemovingboxes.com,
www.boxesdelivered.com,
or www.uhaul.com/boxes/.
These sites often sell packing supplies for as much as 20% below supply stores.
MOVING CHECKLIST
Use the following checklist to ensure you do not overlook anything that may cause you unnecessary trouble or expense.
ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE MOVING:
[ ] Go through the house and garage and discard all those things you won’t
move.
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] Select a moving company. Prepare an inventory of goods to be moved.
[ ] Fill out change-of-address forms. Change of Address
[ ] Obtain all dental and medical records and transfer prescriptions.
[ ] Notify schools and request transfer of school records.
[ ] Check auto licensing requirements.
[ ] Arrange pet shipment and obtain immunization records.
[ ] Obtain any birth and baptism records.
[ ] Begin to use up the food in your freezer.
[ ] Start Packing!
ABOUT TWO WEEKS BEFORE MOVING
[ ] Notify utility companies here and in your new city when you will move out and when you will move in.
[ ] Transfer or close your bank accounts. Arrange to have sufficient cash or transfer’s to cover the cost for moving and of living in your new city until you can open new bank accounts.
[
] Make sure insurance coverage continues after your move.
[ ] Make travel plans. Have your car inspected and serviced. Make hotel reservations.
ABOUT ONE WEEK BEFORE MOVING
[ ] Notify your post office of your new address.
[ ] Arrange to have your telephone disconnected.
[ ] Arrange cancellation of newspaper.
[ ] Pick up dry cleaning.
[ ] Make a first-aid-kit and care packages.
[ ] Set things aside to pack in your car. Pack suitcases. Confirm hotel reservations.
ON MOVING DAY
[ ] Carry currency, jewelry, important documents yourself.
[ ] Double check closets, shelves, drawers to be sure they are empty. Make sure windows are down, lights out and doors locked.
[ ] Remember to leave the keys to your old property with your Realtor or a neighbor.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
[ ] Make sure utilities are on and the heating and air conditioning are operating properly.
[ ] Call telephone company for installation of phones.
[ ] Open bank accounts.
[ ] Find new health professionals.
[ ] Relax and enjoy your new home!
For
Further Reading and Information download the following PDF files.
1.
How to Make Your Move Easier on Your Family
2.
Making the Move Easy on the Kids
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