1 MONTH BEFORE -- CHECK OUT YOUR COMPANY RELO PACKAGE
determine what expenses will be paid by your company
determine what expenses you will have to cover yourself
start a log of moving expense receipts (some may be deductible)
1 MONTH BEFORE -- GET A WRITTEN MOVING ESTIMATE
get estimates from two or more movers
including written commitment of pickup and delivery dates
get and check references check the limits of the insurance offered see if the insurance offered covers replacement cost purchase additional insurance, if necessary
1 MONTH BEFORE -- GIVE CANCELLATION NOTICES
give day care center proper notice of withdrawal
give notice to clubs, organizations, volunteer activities
cancel newspaper subscriptions and regular deliveries
1 MONTH BEFORE -- HIRE A STORAGE FACILITY
check the limits of the insurance offered
see if the insurance offered covers replacement cost
purchase additional insurance, if necessary
1 MONTH BEFORE -- INSTRUCT YOUR BANK
arrange transfer of your accounts
order checks with new address
clean out your safety deposit box
1 MONTH BEFORE -- MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
hotels / temporary housing
rental cars / plane tickets
transport service for pets and automobiles, if needed
1 MONTH BEFORE -- STORE IMPORTANT RECORDS IN FIRE-SAFE BOX
school records / pet documents /home purchase / sale papers
wills / marriage / divorce papers/financial records / stock certificates /birth certificates / social security cards / passports
1 MONTH BEFORE -- SUBMIT A CHANGE OF ADDRESS
turn in forms at the post office
mail post cards to friends and creditors
1 MONTH BEFORE -- TRANSFER IMPORTANT RECORDS
contact schools and arrange for transfer of student records
contact doctors for medical records and referrals to new physicians change your insurance policies on property, auto, and medical
2 WEEKS BEFORE -- CLEAN OUT
take a ruthless walk-through to determine what you want to take tag the rest of it and hold a garage sale or call a charity for pick-up
2 WEEKS BEFORE -- GET YOUR STUFF IN ORDER
clean out club, gym, and school lockers
pick up all dry cleaning retrieve and return all borrowed items from friends and neighbors return library books
2 WEEKS BEFORE -- PREPARE TO LEAVE YOUR HOME
arrange for the disconnection or changeover of utilities
begin packing less-used items clean out the cupboards
plan remaining meals so you can pack what you don't need
don't buy any more perishables than you have to
7 DAYS BEFORE -- CONFIRM MOVING ARRANGEMENTS
dates / agreements with moving and storage companies
agreements with auto and pet transportation companies
hotel and temporary housing accommodations
rental car and other transportation arrangements
don't buy any more perishables than you have to
7 DAYS BEFORE -- LET PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO REACH YOU
inform friends and relatives of your forwarding address
if you'll be without phone service, get a temporary voice mail box some long-distance providers offer 1-800 voice mail numbers
7 DAYS BEFORE -- MAKE SURVIVAL BOX FOR MOVE
paper / pens /address book / stamps / envelopes /cellophane and heavy-duty tape / scissors /tape measure /paper cups, plates, and towels / plastic utensils / ziploc bags /facial and toilet tissue / soap / moist towelettes
instant coffee or tea / bottled drinks / snacks / can opener /aspirin / band-aids /travel alarm /flashlight / small tool kit /trash bags /children's games /spare car keys /phone books for the city you are leaving and your destination
7 DAYS BEFORE -- PREPARE BELONGINGS FOR PACKING
make an inventory list of all items going with you personally keep valuable / irreplaceable items (jewelry, heirlooms) with you clean out and defrost the deep freezer
disassemble furniture or other items
check yard and shed for all items that need packed
set aside box of cleaning supplies and the vacuum cleaner
7 DAYS BEFORE -- THINK ABOUT DECORATING YOUR NEW HOME
take pictures of furniture / get fabric samples and paint chips create a "decorating reference file"
have measurements taken of the rooms in your new residence
use floor plans to determine where everything will go
JUST BEFORE MOVING -- CEASE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
remove all perishable food
store anything you still need in a cooler
clean and defrost the refrigerator and freezer
JUST BEFORE MOVING -- FINISH PACKING
complete packing of all household goods for the move
make sure all boxes are clearly marked
JUST BEFORE MOVING -- RESOLVE FINANCIAL MATTERS
conclude any arrangements relating to sale or lease of your home purchase traveler's checks for trip expenses
reconcile and close or transfer bank accounts
MOVING DAY -- CONFIRM MOVING ARRANGEMENTS
confirm delivery address, directions, and delivery date with movers make sure boxes are clearly marked
make sure your instructions are understood
MOVING DAY -- PREPARE YOUR HOME TO BE VACANT
make sure a relative, neighbor, or real estate agent has the keys make sure that person knows how to contact you
notify insurance agent and police that the home will be empty
MOVING DAY -- VACATE YOUR HOME
clean the home and check entire grounds before leaving
check thermostat and make sure temperature is set appropriately make sure all windows and doors are closed and locked make sure all appliances are turned off
leave forwarding address, keys, and garage door opener
WHEN YOU ARRIVE -- GET UNPACKED
supervise moving crew on location of furniture and boxes
begin unpacking necessary basics first (utensils, toiletries, etc.) give the kids a job to do -- let them start on their rooms set kitchen and bedrooms up first, to make you feel at home
WHEN YOU ARRIVE -- PAY AND SETTLE WITH THE MOVERS
go over "Bill of Lading" with the moving company before signing check for damaged and missing items and make a note of them the Bill of Lading is usually binding once signed
WHEN YOU ARRIVE -- RELAX AND SETTLE IN
check to make sure all utilities are on and working properly let family members or friends know that you have arrived safely check in with employer and real estate agent to confirm itineraries now relax, order dinner out, and take a hot bath...you deserve it!
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