Put a change of address in at the
post office to be effective on the day you move.
Keep a list of the people you need to notify and
check it off as you do. Change magazines and other
computer-addressed mail now.
Start a file or binder of vital papers and reminders
where you can divide them into categories.
If you have not already, get estimates from
moving companies. Remember that June through September
are busy moving months.
Five weeks before move
Select a moving company and decide
who will pack. You- or the movers. Movers generally
pack the day before
the move.
Start sorting. Decide what to move sell or give
away. Take cuttings or give away extra house plants.
Create a sketch of new home for the movers with
furniture placement.
Video or photo your belongings before packing.
Inventory your possessions.
Start packing things that are seldom used.
Four weeks before move
Take care of legal contracts
like credit cards, bank accounts, charge accounts.
Utilities and telephone service including reconnecting
in new town
Memberships to clubs and churches
Insurance; auto, homeowners and medical
Employment agreements
Wills, trusts, safe deposit box
Leased products and services
Make sure your employer has your new address.
Get letters of reference
to establish new credit.
Talk to the vet about moving pets and get records.
Check airline restrictions for pets.
Three weeks before move
Get copies of children's medical/dental
records, birth certificates and school transcripts.
Ask doctors for recommendations in your new area.
Fill prescriptions and get copies for new physicians.
Drop off dry cleaning
Pick up anything being repaired,
serviced or on layaway.• Check address-change
list. Everyone notified?
Make reservations. Early booking can save money,
but last minute changes can be costly. Book at
the last chance to save
Have car serviced for the trip
Collect children's activities for the trip
Arrange to have major appliances serviced for
the trip if needed
Plan farewell parties and goodbyes
Two weeks before move
Empty, defrost and clean refrigerator.
Leave open.
Get traveler's checks. Empty safe deposit box.
Consider cashier's check to open new bank account
in new town and certified check for house closing.
Make arrangements to pay movers.
Pack suitcases with personal belongings to use
until moving van arrives.
Finish packing kitchen. Pack most needed items
together- Coffee pot, canned food, can opener,
trash bags, and light bulbs. Mark package “Care”.
Pack on truck last to be unloaded first.
Pack the car if driving with picnic items and
food to save money along the way.
One week before move
Strip beds
Load last minute items in car.
Be available to movers for questions
and to supervise. Mark boxes for placement in new
house.
Check inventory carefully and make
sure movers know how to contact you en-route. Give
them map and directions to new house.
Moving Day!
Check rooms, cupboards, closets,
drawers, washer and dryer. Empty garbage.
Sweep or vacuum
Leave new address so that new owner can forward
mail.
Say goodbye to the old house and
lock up, leaving garage openers and keys in the
designated place.
Be at new home a day before the movers to be
sure utilities are connected and plan for where
to put everything.
When movers arrive open “Care” package
to start feeling at home.
Direct movers as they unload and where to put
furniture. Check off inventory list.
Check exterior of cartons before signing off
on the receipt.
