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FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
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Give away or discard any items you do not want to move.
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Prepare an inventory of items to be moved.
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Determine the amount of value coverage needed on your
goods.
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Determine what packing services you will need.
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Arrange to pick up or have us deliver cartons that
you’ll need.
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Collect and sort mail for listing address changes.
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Notify the post office and fill out a change of address
card.
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Send address change to friends and businesses.
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Obtain all medical and dental records.
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Transfer insurance records.
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Check auto licensing requirements.
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Notify schools and make arrangements for sending
transcripts to new schools.
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Arrange for shipment of pets and obtain immunization
records from your vet.
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Make travel plans.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
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Return things borrowed and collect things loaned.
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Collect all clothing or items to be cleaned or repaired.
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Have your bank(s) transfer accounts and release safe
deposit box.
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Arrange to have utilities disconnected here and
connected at new home.
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Give away or donate to a charitable organization items
you don’t plan to move. Get a signed receipt for tax
purposes.
SEVEN DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
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Dispose of all flammables.
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Set aside items to be packed into your car.
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Start packing suitcases you can live out of before we
arrive at your new home.
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In a special carton, place items you will need as soon
as you arrive (soap, towels, coffee, cooking pots,
etc.). Mark this box: LOAD LAST – UNLOAD FIRST.
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Contact newspaper(s) to stop delivery.
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Contact your cable company to have service turned off.
THE DAY BEFORE THE MOVE
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Empty and defrost your refrigerator and freezer.
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Set up for a simple breakfast the next morning that
won’t require much refrigeration or cooking. Use paper
plates.
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Finish packing your personal belongings.
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Get a good nights sleep.
MOVING DAY
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Be on hand when the movers arrive, or arrange to have
someone there, to answer questions.
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Accompany the van operator while he inventories your
goods.
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Make a last minute check on your appliances to see that
they have been serviced.
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Sign (and save) your copy of the bill of lading and make
sure delivery address and phone numbers are correct.
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Before leaving the house, check all closets and
cabinets. Make sure windows and doors are locked.
MOVING – IN TIPS
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Keep our 1-800-245-8563 on hand, so that you can
contact us if final arrangements have not been made for
delivery.
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Be present at unloading and have a plan for placement of
furniture.
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Check condition of your belongings. If any items are
missing or damaged, note this on your inventory sheet
and shipping papers, then contact our office.
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If your utilities have not been connected, call them for
this service, and have them check your appliances for
proper operation.
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Have a Healthy and Happy future in your
new home!
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