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ONE MONTH OR MORE BEFORE MOVING DAY
____ Make a flow chart for the weeks
from now until moving day
____ Make weekly schedules
____ Get estimates from moving companies
____ Get boxes from liquor or computer stores or get packing
containers from movers
____ Garage sale, giveaway or throw out unnecessary belongings
____ Notify post office and send out changes of address cards to
the following:
telephone, insurance, mail order clubs, book and record clubs,
electric company,
gas company, newspaper, magazines, doctor, dentist, community,
center, lawyer,
accountant, stock broker, cable television, other utilities,
motor vehicle branch,
vets, credit card companies, motor club
____ Transfer or resign association or club memberships
____ Cancel subscription tickets
____ Get school records for transfer to new school
____ Make arrangements to move family, hotel reservations, plane
tickets
____ Get all medical, dental, birth marriage records
____ Transfer house, car and personal insurance records
____ Check into auto licensing
____ Transfer prescriptions for drugs and eyeglasses
____ Transfer private health or medical plans
____ Cancel cleaning staff, pool maintenance, lawn service, snow
removal
____ Collect and send out all items to be cleaned or repaired
____ Return all items borrowed, collect all items loaned
____ Arrange for connection and shutting off of utilities
____ Clean rugs and drapes
____ Arrange for work that has to be done at new home
____ Plan for children and pets on moving day
ONE WEEK BEFORE MOVING DAY
____ Use up perishable food
____ Dispose of flammable items
____ Have your car prepared for the trip
____ Arrange to transport plants, pets, fish and perishables
____ Transfer bank accounts, contents of safety deposit box
MOVING DAY
____ Defrost and clean fridge
one day before moving, clean stove
____ Have meters read
____ Make shopping list for first day
____ Be on hand for movers
____ Keep personal luggage and moving day survival kit away from
movers
____ Items you should carry with you, including documents,
currency and jewelry
____ Keep a copy of the movers inventory sheets with you
____ Take a telephone and telephone book with you
____ Remove garbage bags from house
____ Disconnect telephone
____ Ensure doors and windows are secure
____ Notify police and neighbours
____ Turn heat down
____ Go through closets and cupboards for a final check
____ Get keys to new home
UPON ARRIVAL
____ Be on hand for movers
____ Check off numbered boxes, inspect each for damage
____ Prepare list of any damaged or lost items
____ Read water and gas meters
____ Get utilities and appliances hooked up
____ Get the kitchen, bathroom and beds set up first |
Marian
Tiqui - Real Estate Agent
