Moving Checklist

60-90 Days Before:

Find a Realtor to sell your home.
Find a Realtor in destination city.
Contact moving companies for written estimates.
Update your address book.
Obtain appraisals or gather receipts of high value items.

15-30 Days Before:

Eliminate everything you do not want to move.
Schedule elevator if moving from apartment building.
Arrange for new auto and home insurance.
Arrange for or start collecting the cartons you need to start packing.
Start to pack non-essential items.
Notify post office and fill out change of address.
Notify credit card companies of your change of address.
Notify schools and make arrangements for school records to be sent to the new school.
Ask your doctors and dentists for copy of records and referrals.
Arrange to have someone watch children and pets during the day of the move,
Get hotel and airline reservations, if needed.

8-14 Days Before:

Collect all clothing and items to be repaired or cleaned.
Return things borrowed or collect things loaned.
Arrange transfer of banking accounts.
Get refunds on deposits made.
Arrange to discontinue utility services and connect at new residence. These include:
gas
electric
water
telephone
cable/ Internet

1-7 Days Before:

Dispose of all flammable, cleaning fluids, bleach, paint, aerosol cans and ammunition.
Drain gas and oil from power equipment (mower, weed eater)
Set aside things to pack in the car.
Have all fragile items boxed, marked and set aside.
Disconnect TV and antenna.
Arrange payment for mover.
Empty freezer
Defrost and clean refrigerator.
Pack a box of items you will needs as soon as you arrive.

Moving Day:

Finish packing personal items, strip and pack bedding.
Have an extra box available for last minute items.
Have an extra box or bag for last minute trash.
Accompany the driver during the inventory taking and check the condition of your goods as they are being loaded.
Sign the Bill Of Lading and make sure the delivery address and contact numbers are correct. Give driver directions to your new home.
Double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure all are empty.
Leave old keys with your realtor or neighbor.
Carry jewelry and documents yourself.

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• Free in-home estimate.
• Professional uniformed staff.
• Disconnect or connect appliances.
• Full service packing & unpacking.
• Crating of antiques & fine art.
• Disassembling & reassembling.
• Moving blankets for furniture.
• Loading & unloading.
• Mileage & taxes.
• Basic value protection.
• Clean trucks.
• Friendly movers.
• Quality service.
• 3 free wardrobe box rentals on moving day.