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Moving Checklist

6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

Call for moving estimates.
Inventory all household items to be moved, and start packing.
Remove all items from basement, storage sheds, attics, and plan a garage sale or charity donation for all items you don't want to move.
Make a list of all people/organizations to contact about change of address.
Contact insurance agents to transfer or cancel coverage.

4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

Get an itemized list of all moving related costs and review with mover, including packing, loading, special charges, insurance, vehicles (if needed).
Contact all current and new location utility companies (gas, water, electric, cable TV, phone & trash collection) to set connect/disconnect dates. *remember to keep current utilities hooked up until move date.
If you are packing yourself, acquire packing materials/boxes and pack items you won't need for the next month.
If a professional mover is packing your goods, schedule packing days 1 or 2 days before move.

3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

Make travel arrangements for family for moving trip, allow for unexpected delays and cash needs that often occur in moves and house closings.
Collect all important papers (insurance, will, deeds, stocks).
Arrange to close all local bank accounts & open new ones in new location.

2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

Terminate newspaper and other delivery services at old address.
If you're moving out of a building with elevators, arrange with management for use of elevators on move day.
Contact your moving company to review and confirm all arrangements for your move

1 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

Defrost refrigerator/freezer.
Plan simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances.
Make plans for care of small children on moving day.
Pack a box of items you will need immediately upon arrival at your new home and have movers put this box on last (clearly mark box as PACK THIS LAST or UNPACK THIS FIRST) or take it with you.
Set aside one room for packers and movers to work in freely.
Notify friends and enamours of new address & phone number if available.
Fill any necessary prescriptions, medications needed for the next two weeks.
Set aside manuals and instructions for your current home for new owner.
Do NOT disconnect your telephone until the day after loading.

MOVING DAY

Plan on spending the entire day at the house with movers. Don't leave until movers have gone.
Record all utility meter readings (gas, electric, water).
Stay with moving van driver to oversee inventory of goods.
Give moving van driver directions to new home and numbers where you can be reached prior to delivery.
Review carefully & sign bill of lading and inventory, and keep your copy in a safe place until all charges have been paid & all claims have been settled.
Make final walk-through of house, including basement, attic and closets, to make sure it's empty.
Lock all windows and doors, and drop off keys with your realtor.
Keep broom and vacuum available for for final clean up

KIDS AND MOVING

If you are moving a long distance, you should detach your children from their friends as gently as possible. Throw a good-bye party and distribute your new address to other kid's parents so that they can correspond.

Familiarize your children with their new home, neighbourhood and schools as much as possible prior to the move. Emphasize all the parks, playgrounds and fun features to witch they have access.

Let your children pack and decorate a special box of their own. Enrol your kids in the same sports, clubs and activities that they were involved in before the move.

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