8 Weeks Before Moving
7 Weeks Before Moving
6 Weeks Before Moving
5 Weeks Before Moving
4 Weeks Before Moving
3 Weeks Before Moving
2 Weeks Before Moving
1 Week Before Moving
Moving Out
Moving In
After the Move
 | Create a "move file" to keep track of estimates, receipts and other important information. | |
| Check with the IRS to see what expenses can be deducted on your next tax return. | |
| Start researching your new community. The Internet is a great resource for finding online | |
| community guides and newspapers. | ||
| Contact your new Chamber of Commerce for their new resident packet. | |
| Draw out a floor plan of your new home and start deciding which function each room with | |
| serve. | ||
| Budget for moving expenses and start collecting estimates. |
7 Weeks Before Moving
| Start pulling together medical and dental records - including prescriptions and shot records. | |
| Ask your existing doctors if they can refer you to a care provider in your new city. | |
| Arrange to have school records transferred to your children's new school district and/or | |
| daycare. | ||
| Get copies of any legal and financial records you need. | |
| Arrange for veterinarian records to be transferred. | |
| Call your insurance agent to see what changes to expect in your policies for changing states. | |
| Ask if moving is covered and arrange for insurance for your new home. | |
| Contact health clubs or other organizations you have joined. Ask how you can end, sell or | |
| transfer your membership. |
6 Weeks Before Moving
| Make a list of things that are valuable or difficult to replace. | |
| Plan on shipping these by certified mail or carrying them with you. | |
| Make a list of friends, relatives and businesses who need to be notified of your move. | |
| Start working your way through each room taking inventory and deciding what to get rid of. | |
| Start planning a yard sale or contact your local charities. | |
| Think about subscribing to the newspaper in your new hometown to start learning about | |
| events and the local culture. | ||
| Start to use things that can't be moved, such as frozen foods, bleach and aerosol cleaners. |
5 Weeks Before Moving
| Start collecting boxes and other packing supplies. | |
| You can order a wide selection of boxes from Movers4hire.com to be delivered to your door. | |
| Start packing items you don't use often. Also start disposing of the items you've designated | |
| for a yard sale, donation or the junk yard. If you donate, be sure to get a receipt for income tax purposes. | ||
| Start pinpointing a load date for your rental truck, bin or trailer. This will be the day for loading. | |
| Try to take advantage of the lower rates offered Tuesdays through Thursdays and during the | |
| first three weeks of the month. | ||
| Plan ahead for parking. You may need your reserved space for up to two business days and | |
| should contact your property manager or local authorities to ensure you will be complying with any rules or restrictions. | ||
| Plan for short-term or long-term storage at destination if needed. |
4 Weeks Before Moving
| Reserve your Rental Truck. Reservations should be made at least two business days prior to | |
| your move date. Please keep in mind that reservations are based on availability. | ||
| Make arrangements for equipment; make reservations with a local equipment-rental yard. | |
| File a change of address. If you are unsure of your new address will be, ask the postal | |
| service to hold your mail in their office in your new city. | ||
| Schedule disconnection of all utility services at your old home, and connection of them at your | |
| new one. Be sure to disconnect the day after you leave and connect the day before you arrive. | ||
| If you have "last month" deposits with services, such as the water or gas company, request | |
| your refund. | ||
| Make travel arrangements for your pets, do not forget to include necessary medical and | |
| immunization records. | ||
| Advertise and host your garage sale. | |
| Call your newspaper courier and set a date to cancel your subscription. |
3 Weeks Before Moving
| Make sure all library books have been returned and all dry cleaning or items out for repair | |
| have been picked up. Also retrieve any items out on loan. | ||
| Contact your utility companies on both ends of the move to order dates for termination or turn- | |
| on. | ||
| Decide if you will keep your plants or give them away. Remember plants cannot be loaded | |
| with your other household goods. | ||
| Dispose of flammables, corrosives and poisons. | |
| Have your automobile(s) serviced. | |
| Prepare auto registration to be transferred. | |
| If you are moving into or out of an apartment, arrange to use the elevator on your move day. |
2 Weeks Before Moving
| Contact your bank and/or credit union to transfer or close accounts. | |
| Clear out safety deposit boxes. | |
| Pick up traveler's checks or cash for "on the road" expenses. | |
| Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family. | |
| Confirm parking for your trailer. | |
| Notify any creditors of your move. | |
| Plan meals for the last week of the move to help empty the refrigerator and avoid using | |
| appliances that will already be packed. | ||
| Assemble a folder of important information about the house for the new owner of your home. |
1 Week Before Moving
| Finish packing and prepare an "essentials" box. Designate several boxes and items as "last | |
| load" items. | ||
| Pack your suitcases and valuables separately. | |
| Drain all gas and oil from your mower and other motors. | |
| Gas grills, kerosene heaters, etc., that need to be emptied as well. | |
| Drain water hoses and water bed. | |
| Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator at least 24 hours before moving day. | |
| Prepare all appliances for loading. | |
| Fill any prescriptions or medications you will need for the next couple of weeks. | |
| Make childcare arrangements for moving day. | |
| Notify friends and family of your new address and phone number. |
Moving Out
| Inspect your Rental for cleanliness and leaks before signing for delivery. | |
| Make sure you point out "last load" items for the rear of your shipment. This might include | |
| your vacuum cleaner or bed sheets. | ||
| Check every room, closet and cabinet one last time before deciding everything is loaded. | |
| Take note of utility meter readings. | |
| Make sure the destination address and contact information on any paperwork is correct. | |
| Leave a note with your new address in the house so that future residents can forward any | |
| stray mail. | ||
| Keep a friend or family member informed of your plans and "whereabouts" in case of an | |
| emergency or unforeseen event. |
Moving In
| You are likely to arrive at your new home ahead of your shipment. | |
| Take this time to look things over and to ensure your new utilities have been connected. | |
| Check appliances and systems to ensure all are working properly, and arrange for repairs if | |
| necessary. | ||
| Check to see if your mail is making it to your new address or pick up any mail being held. | |
| Consider drawing out your new floor plan and decide where you want furniture and | |
| appliances placed. |
After the Move
| Keep all receipts and documentation in your move file and store the file in a safe place. Be | |
| sure to include your Bill of Lading and delivery receipt. You'll be glad to have everything in one place at tax time. | ||
| Get a new driver's license and new tags for your automobile. | |
| Register to vote. | |
| Contact the local paper for a new subscription. | |
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