Two Months Before Your Move
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Get moving quotes if you are planning on using a professional mover.
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If you need a rental truck for a “do-it-yourself-move,” contact a rental company:
U Haul
Allied Van
Van Lines
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Visually prepare or design a floor plan for your furniture in your new home.
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Create a list for inventory of your belongings. This is helpful in preparing a garage or moving sale.
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Keep all of your paperwork concerning the move in one file, so nothing is lost or misplaced.
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Transfer all school records for your children.
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Finalize your decision on a mover.
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If time permits, prepare your new home for arrival. (New paint, new locks, etc.)
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Consider your children in the move. Plan ahead and visit our Moving with Children Guide
One Month Before Your Move
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Change your address – you can do this online
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Change you address with the IRS – you can do this online
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Make any travel arrangements where you would need an airline, train, hotel, bus or car rental.
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Research the area in which you will be moving for clubs, civic organizations and churches, so that you can change your membership.
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Contact medical and dental offices to receive records, asking these professionals for referrals and continuing prescriptions.
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Establish a new checking account.
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Research local laws about home-based businesses and business licenses if you own or operate your own business.
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Make an inventory list of all of your belongings.
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Arrange for your pets to be transported.
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Use/finish household items so that there is less to pack and move.
Two Weeks Before Your Move
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Contact all of your utilities and change your service to your new address.
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Organize those helping you on the day of the move.
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Be sure to confirm all travel reservations you have made.
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If moving appliances, you may want to make sure they are inspected before the move.
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Pack all clean clothing.
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Close your bank accounts, making sure you have ample cash for the move. The remainder of the funds should be transferred to your new bank.
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Keep important documents and valuables close at hand during the move.
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Prepare for the move of any infant or small children.
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Review your insurance policy for coverage during your move.
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Provide relatives with your travel information.
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Defrost your freezer and refrigerator.
Moving Day Has Arrived!
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Do a final walk through of the home to make sure all of your belongings have been removed.
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Be sure to take control of all personal items that are valuable or important to you during the move.
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You may want to purchase travelers checks instead of cash during the move.
We have provided some informative links for you and your family that will make your transition, smooth.
