Moving Tips

The key to a smooth move is organization. Based on our years of experience, we have combined a series of helpful
hints and useful suggestions to assist you in organizing and planning your next move.

Moving Tips
Three Weeks Prior To Your Move-Out Date
Get rid of anything you aren't bringing with you.
Find out where to dispose of household chemicals such as old paint.
Make a list of everything you're bringing to your new home.
Find out the replacement value of all belongings, for insurance purposes.
Fill out a change of address form.
Notify friends, family and others of your new address.
Fill out an IRS change of address form.
Get copies of your medical and dental records (if needed).
Get copies of veterinary records (if needed).
If you're moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and insurance.
If you're moving in-state, find out where and how to change your address on your driver's license.
Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to their new schools.
Return any cable equipment.
Make hotel and airline reservations (if needed).

Two Weeks Prior To Your Move-Out Date
Return library books or any other borrowed items.
Collect all the items you may have loaned out.
Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities.
Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new place.
Arrange to have any major appliances prepared for the move.

One Week Prior To Your Move-Out Date
Get rid of all flammable or hazardous materials .
Figure out what you're bringing with you in the car or plane.
Arrange for removal of any "installed items" you're bringing with you like a TV antenna or shelves.
Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries you'll need the first day in your new home.
Pack a special box with other essentials you'll need for the first few days. (Make sure to mark this box "Do Not Move").

One Day Prior To Your Move-Out Date
Take down curtains and curtain rods.
Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry.
Clean and air your stove.
Plan your breakfast.
Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock.
Go to sleep early, you'll be glad of it tomorrow.
Fill out an IRS change of address form.
Get copies of your medical and dental records (if needed).
Get copies of veterinary records (if needed).
If you're moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and insurance.
If you're moving in-state, find out where and how to change your address on your driver's license.
Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to their new schools.
Return any cable equipment.
Make hotel and airline reservations (if needed).

Move-Out Day
Collect all keys to locking items. Put them in a safe place.
Strip the beds but leave them intact. We will dismantle them.
Make sure you're at home when the movers arrive, so you can sign an inventory.
Walk around with the crew chief while he does the inventory.
Make sure everything is ready for the move.
Keep your signed bill of lading and inventory in an easily accessible place.
Make sure the driver has the correct delivery address and phone number.
Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver.
Before you leave, do a final walk through of every room. Check all closets and cabinets.

Move-In Day
The truck operator will contact you or the destination agent prior to the expected arrival time. This allows time to locate you and arrange for unloading. If for some reason you cannot be reached, it is then your responsibility to contact the destination agent.
Be sure to be present when the movers arrive. Plan to stay around while they unload in case they have any questions.
Have payment on hand for your moving charges.
Check to make sure the utilities have been connected, and follow up on any delays.
Make sure your phone is connected. Ideally, you should have the phone company hook it up the day before "Move-In Day".
Confine your pets to an out-of-the-way room to help keep them from running away or becoming agitated by all of the activity.
It's a good idea to review your floor plan so you can tell the movers where to place your furniture and appliances. Plan to be available to direct them as they unload.
To prevent possible damage, televisions, stereos, computers, other electronic equipment and major appliances should not be used for 24 hours after delivery, allowing them time to adjust to room temperature.
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