Moving? Mini checklist:
SOME THINGS NOT TO SHIP:
Anything that is irreplaceable, just carry it with you. You won’t want to pack or send with the moving truck: Wills, stocks, bonds, securities, jewelry, cash, collector items… And make sure you have (in hand): cash, credit cards, a cell phone, car keys, airline tickets, and your new address … all readily available.
WHAT TO SCHEDULE AND HANDLE… BEFORE YOUR MOVE:
Schedule any utility disconnections for the day after your move out … and arrange for utility hook ups in your new home for the day before move in. That includes electric, gas, water, sewer, telephone, cable.
Submit a change of address form – for mail forwarding. The post office will have those – or you can get them online.
Cancel newspaper deliveries.
Advise your insurance companies (auto/home/liability/life insurance), credit card companies, doctors, dentists of your address change.
SIMPLIFY UNPACKING :
Some moving companies can handle the assembly beds and arrange furniture if you arrange in for that in advance. If you want that, have a sketch of the ‘floorplan’ laid out for them . Label all your boxes with the name of room they are to go into (Kitchen/ Master Bath/Office/Upstairs Bedroom/Library…).
UNPACKING SERVICES:
There are local companies in many cities that you can hire to actually unpack and organize your belongings, once the mover delivers and unloads the truck. Some of them will hang clothes in the closets, and organize your kitchen so you can wake up the next morning and make coffee and have toast. If you missed our previous blog on UNPACKING SERVICES you can link to it here.
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We have recommended movers, painters, unpackers, furniture resources, cleaning services, landscapers, pool companies, storage companies for our buyers and sellers… For anything you might need … just ask.
Moving can be stressful and hectic … but we help simplify things for you, so they run smoothly.
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