An efficient, well-managed move not only saves you time and money.
It can also make the transition to your new home easier and more
pleasant for your whole family.
The Before-You-Move Checklist
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Hire the movers. Retain a reliable moving
company as early as possible. Be clear about your needs and expectations,
and make sure you understand the company's policies. |
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Take a room-by-room inventory of your
home. This list will help you when it's time to pack. |
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Organize your belongings. Clean and
sort your possessions and set aside unwanted items for a garage
sale, your favorite charity or the garbage pickup. |
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Arrange for the shut-off or transfer
of your phone and other utilities. |
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Contact your bank and transfer the contents
of your safe deposit box to a bank closer to your new home. |
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Complete the change-of-address kit at
your post office. |
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Give your friends and relatives your
new address and phone number. |
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Obtain copies of all medical and dental
records, school transcripts and birth certificates. |
Packing Tips |
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Label contents on the outside of each
box and indicate where it will go in your new home. |
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Write FRAGILE in large, legible letter
on boxes that contain breakable and/or valuable items. |
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Pack all breakables and liquids separately. |
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Seal all medicines and other containers
to prevent leaking and move them in leak-proof bags or containers.
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To conserve space, fill drawers with
light items such as shirts, underwear, blankets, pillowcases, etc.
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Transport your plants and pets personally,
if possible. Make sure pets are kept in a well-ventilated cage.
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Hard-to-replace or extremely valuable
items such as jewelry, documents or artwork should also remain under
your personal supervision. |
What to Do When Moving Day Arrives
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Get plenty of rest the day before you
move. |
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Have food and beverages available for
the movers at both ends of your journey. |
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When the movers arrive, show them which
items you want loaded last and which items they should not load.
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When you arrive at your new home, check
the utilities and do as much cleaning as you can before moving furniture
inside. |
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After the movers have finished unloading,
you might be asked to sign an inventory list. Note any apparent
damage before you sign and indicate in writing that you have not
finished inspecting your possessions. |
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Plan something special for the whole
family at the end of the day. |
For more tips on making the most of your move, talk to a North
American Realty agent. As a REALTOR® with special experience
and training in residential sales, your North American Realty
agent has years of experience to help you make your move a success.
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