Making The Move

8 Weeks Before The Move:
Call for estimates from at least 3 professional movers.
Draw a floor plan of your new home to help you decide which furniture stays and which goes.
Call the Chamber of Commerce in your new town for their "residential information packet."
Save moving receipts ' many expenses are tax deductible.
6 Weeks Before The Move:
Inventory all your possessions and decide what to move, sell, replace or donate.
Complete U.S. Postal change of address.
Obtain copies of all medical, dental, legal, accounting and veterinary records.
Make arrangements for record transfers between schools.
Ask your tax advisor to review your potential moving-related tax deductions and potential tax liability.
Itemize moving-related costs with mover including packing, loading, insurance and special charges.
4 Weeks Before The Move:
3 Weeks Before The Move:
2 Weeks Before The Move:
1 Week Before The Move:
MOVING DAY!
Pack signed bill of lading and inventory where they can be easily reached.
Carefully mark LAST BOX PACKED-FIRST UNPACKED containing tools, shades, etc.
Give mover the telephone number and address where you can be reached.
Gather important papers, records, valuables for protected shipment to new home or safe deposit box.
Make plans for young children to be cared for on moving day.
Fill any necessary prescriptions, medications needed for the next 2 weeks.
Prepare auto(s) for trip to new home ' have auto(s) serviced.
Terminate newspaper and other delivery services.
Confirm new bank accounts.
Make arrangements for new telephone service.
Schedule an appliance service for moving day to prepare major appliances for the move.
Assemble sufficient supply of packing materials and equipment.
Pack items you won't use immediately or ones that will go into storage.
Contact utilities on both ends of the move, order termination or turn-on for arrival date.
Make travel and/or hotel reservations if necessary.
Repair or clean any furniture, drapes or carpeting as necessary.
If a professional mover is packing for you, schedule packing day 1 or 2 days before the move.
If you move yourself, order adequate boxes, packing materials, tape, etc.
Arrange for short or long term storage if needed.
Make travel arrangements for pets.

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