Some handy moving tips I've seen along the way are below!
My own little moving tips: always make your bed first at new home; psychologically you will always know you're ready to go to bed when you're really tired! Make sure to carry in a box first thing with toilet paper, paper towels, cold drinks and healthy snacks. Be sure and source the name of a good pizza joint nearby to order in!
SIX WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. List things you want to throw away, give away or sell. Be strict!
2. Alert post office.
3. Request any school, medical, dental records you may need if moving far away.
4. Choose a moving company. Ask for references.
5. Anticipate glitches such as moves around holidays, highway closures, construction delays.
THREE WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. Call power, phone, utility companies to arrange any services at new home.
2. Confirm departure & arrival dates with movers and Realtors.
3. Book motel and car rentals if needed.
4. Start packing; begin with valuable, rarely used items.
5. Label boxes (gather boxes, wrap, tape).
TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. Take care of any banking, credit card changes.
2. Mail change of address cards.
3. Return anything you've borrowed.
4. Purchase any specialty items in your area if you're relocating.
ONE WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. Discontinue any unnecessary services such as newspaper, garbage, laundry.
2. Set date to terminate gas, water, electric & fuel delivery.
3. Arrange to have telephone service stopped one day after move.
4. Have gas, water and electric meters read.
5. Do an objection walk about your current home to make sure all is as it should be for new owner.
ONE DAY BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. Defrost and clean refrigerator and dry thoroughly to avoid mildew.
2. Clean oven and range top.
My own little moving tips: always make your bed first at new home; psychologically you will always know you're ready to go to bed when you're really tired! Make sure to carry in a box first thing with toilet paper, paper towels, cold drinks and healthy snacks. Be sure and source the name of a good pizza joint nearby to order in!
SIX WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. List things you want to throw away, give away or sell. Be strict!
2. Alert post office.
3. Request any school, medical, dental records you may need if moving far away.
4. Choose a moving company. Ask for references.
5. Anticipate glitches such as moves around holidays, highway closures, construction delays.
THREE WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. Call power, phone, utility companies to arrange any services at new home.
2. Confirm departure & arrival dates with movers and Realtors.
3. Book motel and car rentals if needed.
4. Start packing; begin with valuable, rarely used items.
5. Label boxes (gather boxes, wrap, tape).
TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. Take care of any banking, credit card changes.
2. Mail change of address cards.
3. Return anything you've borrowed.
4. Purchase any specialty items in your area if you're relocating.
ONE WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. Discontinue any unnecessary services such as newspaper, garbage, laundry.
2. Set date to terminate gas, water, electric & fuel delivery.
3. Arrange to have telephone service stopped one day after move.
4. Have gas, water and electric meters read.
5. Do an objection walk about your current home to make sure all is as it should be for new owner.
ONE DAY BEFORE YOU MOVE:
1. Defrost and clean refrigerator and dry thoroughly to avoid mildew.
2. Clean oven and range top.
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