Staying organized can be the difference between a smooth move and having box upon box cluttering your home, waiting to be unpacked for weeks or even months! Some helpful tips are using boxes of the same size, breaking out the label maker or sharpie marker so you can best label what is in each box, and make sure to pad all your fragile items carefully. There can be a method to your madness. Also remember packing a small bag with your must need items like money, snacks, toothbrush, deodorant and toilet paper. Below is a quick checklist that can help make the transition to your new Minnesota home seem-less.
Six to Eight Weeks Prior
❑ Begin “weeding out”
❑ Conduct a garage sale
❑ Obtain estimates from three moving companies
❑ Contact your insurance agent to discuss the transfer of our homeowner’s policy
❑ Notify all professional people and banking institution of your up coming move
Four Weeks Prior
❑ Select a moving company
❑ Begin packing items that are seldom used
❑ Make arrangements if pets need to be transported
❑ Contact the state Motor Vehicle Department if changes are necessary
❑ Obtain change-of-address cards from the Post Office
Two Week Prior
❑ Confirm travel arrangements
❑ Have your automobile serviced so that it will be totally prepared for the trip
❑ Notify utility companies of exact shut-off or transfer date, and turn-on or transfer date at destination
❑ Notify other service companies such as: newspaper, gardener, diaper service, etc.
❑ Call moving representative to review details and confirm schedule
One Week Prior
❑ Make sure the moving company has the address and phone number of your new residence and place of employment
❑ Set aside all documents, valuables, and important papers that will be traveling with you
❑ Make final arrangements at your bank. Buy travelers checks and a cashier’s check for the landlord, etc., discuss details and make sure they all have your new address
❑ Have a “Farewell Party” for friends, relatives, and neighbors. Keep it simple.
Hopeful this helps you organize you move and always remember to contact and disconnect utilties prior to moving. Below is a list of utility companies for Shakopee real estate:
- Water and Electricity – Shakopee Public Utilities, 952-445-198
- Natural Gas - CenterPoint Energy, 612-372-4727
- Cable Television – Comcast, 1-800-266-2278
- Refuse & Recycling – Dick’s Lakeville Sanitation, 952-469-5161
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