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Moving Countdown

image Like NASA before a launch, a little pre-move planning can make your lift-off easier.

Four Weeks

  • Contact moving companies for estimates.
  • Inventory household goods. Photograph valuables.
  • Downsize: Sell, donate or toss unwanted items. Be ruthless.
  • Get transcripts of children’s school records.
  • Check auto registration and licensing requirements at the new location.
  • Check with insurance agent on coverage of household goods en route to new home.

Three Weeks

  • Pick up anything being repaired, serviced or on layaway.
  • Fill out change of address forms at Post Office.
  • Notify friends, family, credit card companies, magazines, department stores, etc. of new address.

Two Weeks

  • Schedule the shut-off date for all utilities and provide new address for final billing.
  • Transfer or resign organization or club memberships.
  • Start packing (for do-it-yourselfers).
  • Arrange appliance servicing for move, if needed.
  • Check on disposal of hazardous materials, including paint.

One Week

  • Cancel newspaper delivery, trash pick-up, etc.
  • Arrange to have utilities turned on at your new location.

Moving Day

  • Be available to answer the mover’s questions.
  • Make final check of rooms - closets, drawers, cupboards, etc.
  • Sweep or vacuum.
  • Lock up and take off.
  • Make sure that the utilities are connected at your new home.
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