Moving Check List The good part of this Moving Check List is that you can print this page out and not have any ads. Next time use David Lee Walker Contact as your Realtor. The best moving advice that I can give is to PLAN and Start Now! Copy and Print this Check List to Assist with Your Move. This set of links are to www.ListOrganizer.com free lists Free checklist for a Moving Checklist, Grocery lists -Weekly Alphabetical / Category, Menu Planner, Household Maintenance, Spring Clean, Cleaning Supplies list and many more. Today is________________ I am Moving on__________________ (Usable)Days from now_____________ Weekends from now_____________ 1. Before you leave...
Charge accounts, credit cards Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks Friends and relatives Bank
arrange check-cashing in new city Arrange credit references Insurance Notify company of new location for coverage: life, health, fire & auto Utility Companies Plan on at least 30 mins per company (check online)
Internet Service Old________ Get refund___ New________ deposit?___, Gas Old_________ Get refund____ New_________ deposit?____' Lights Old________ Get refund____ New_________ deposit?____, Water Old________ Get refund___ New________ deposit?___, Telephone Old________ Get refund___ New________ deposit?___, Cell Phone(s) - Will the old one work at the new place? Will the Rate/Price change? Heating Oil Old________ Get refund___ New________ deposit?___, Sewage Old________ Get refund___ New________ deposit?___, Garbage Old_________ Get refund____ New________ deposit?___, Delivery Service / Other
Newspaper / Magazines Yard Man Pool Service Medical, Dental,
Histories Ask doctor and dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc. Pets - - The Pet Project
Other_____________________________________ 2. And Don't Forget to...
Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors. Have appliances serviced for moving. Remember arrangements for T.V. and Antenna. Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped. Check with your moving counselor re: insurance coverage, packing day, various shipping papers, methods and time of expected payment. Plan for special care needs of infants and pets. Other-------------------------- 3. And on Moving Day...
Carry jewelry and documents yourself or use registered mail Plan for transporting of pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy Carry travelers checks for quick, available cash Let close friends or relatives know the route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops Double check to be sure that they are empty (then seal/mark with "Painter" tape)
under the stairs closets drawers shelves dishwasher attic basement tool shed barn garage other other Leave all old keys, opener, card, needed by the new tenant or owner with Realtor or owner Other_______________________________________ 4. And at your New Address...
Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace
Have appliances checked Ask mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival Have new address recorded on driver's license Visit city offices and register for voting Register car within 5 days of arrival Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership Apply for state driver's license Register family in your new place of worship Register children in school Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, prescriptions, veterinarian, etc Other-------------------------- For A Smooth Move Making the decision to move was the hard part. You've picked a city, notified the relatives, and found a new apartment or home in your new neighborhood. Are you ready to box up everything you own--all the possessions that mean "home" to you and your family--and ship them to another part of town, the state or another country? With the proper planning and preparation, you can make your next move a smooth one. Use this check list as a type of "countdown" to your next big move. A Year Before Your Move or as soon as you know that you are moving. Start thinking about how to make an easy move. PLAN! Alot depends on how far you are moving, within the city or coast to coast? What things are going to be a problem or maybe a problem? Find out! Deal with them ahead time or at least know what you going to do about them. What about the Big and or Heavy? Will you move your ---- 37 Ford? - yes, your 1987 (3th car)? ? Kids playhouse? (your youngest is 11) Six Weeks Before Your Move Make a countdown calendar It is only 41 days to moving day and the last 7 days you are VERY busy / stressed. Take an objective look at what you own, and decide what must go and what can be left behind or sold. Books you've read and will never read again? Records you haven't listened to since college? The pan with a broken handle or the children's long-neglected games? Extra weight costs more money. If you have a lot of things worth selling, you may want to organize a garage sale or give then away to chairty for a tax deduction. Start a central file for all of the details on your move. It's a good idea to buy a brightly colored organizer folder with pockets - you'll be less likely to misplace it. Make sure to collect receipts for moving-related expenses. Depending on your reason for moving, you may be entitled to a tax deduction. Create a floor plan of your new home, and begin thinking about where you'll want to place furniture. Advance planning eases the stress of making major decisions when your furniture arrives at your new home. Mark and label specific pieces of furniture on your diagram, and put it in your moving folder. Pick up a phone book from your new city to make getting in touch with service, improvment, repair people easier. Self-packers: Buy boxes for moving on eBay Everyone: Sell your boxes on eBay Four Weeks Before Your Move Notify the post office, magazines, credit card companies and friends and family of your change of address. The U. S. Postal Service offers a kit to make this process easier. Online Contact utilities (gas, water, electricity, telephone, cable company) to schedule disconnection of services on the day following your move. You'll want to have utilities on while you're still in the house. Call the utilities in your new town to arrange for service to start the day before your move so that you have service when you arrive at your new home. And don't forget to arrange for an expert, if necessary, to install fixtures upon their arrival at your new home. Complete any repair work on your old home, and arrange for any critical services needed at your new home. If packing yourself, start packing seldom-used articles like fancy dishes and glasses, specialty cookware, non-essential clothing, curios, art, photos, and decorative items. As you pack, remember to keep each box light enough to be handled by any of the members of your family--not just the strongest person. Heavier items go in smaller boxes, lighter items in larger boxes. If you are planning a garage sale, pick a date at least a week before the move, and advertise it locally. Think about teaming up with neighbors who want to sell some of their old belongings, and plan a neighborhood "super sale." Three Weeks Before Your Move Take inventory of your everyday household goods, such as radios, pots and pans and small appliances. Decide which items you will discard or put in storage. Self-packers: start your serious packing. Label the contents of all boxes, and pack carefully. As best you can, box essential items together, and write "Open First/Load Last" on these boxes. When you move into your new home, you'll be able to easily identify these boxes and get to important items like pots, dishes, silverware, alarm clocks, bedding, pillows, towels, cherished toys and essential items for babies or children. Make sure you have your driver's license, auto registration and insurance records. Contact your doctors, dentist and veterinarian to receive copies of medical records. Pack phone books from your old town to make staying in touch with old friends easier. Make personal travel arrangements (flights, hotel, rental cars) for your trip. Plan your food purchases to have as little as possible in the freezer or refrigerator by the time you move. Use up all frozen items, and buy only what you'll eat in the next three weeks, because you can't ship them. Arrange to clean your new home, or plan to clean it yourself as close to move-in as possible. Since the home will probably be unoccupied by this time, make sure the cleaning is thorough and covers all those nooks and crannies usually blocked by furniture or appliances. Contact your children's schools, and arrange for records to be forwarded to your new school district. Make new bank safety deposit box arrangements in your new hometown. Make arrangements to safely transfer items from your old safe deposit box to your new one. Hold a garage sale now. Two Weeks Before Your Move Check with your insurance company to cancel current coverage or transfer coverage to your new home. Make arrangements for transporting your pets and any house plants, because movers can't take them in the van. Meet with your bank to change account status. Transfer all current prescriptions to a drug store in your new town. Cancel any delivery services such as newspapers. Consider starting a subscription to the newspaper in your new town to introduce you to local news happenings. Have your automobile serviced if you're traveling by car. Be sure to empty secret hiding places to remove valuables Find all keys. Self-packers: Do you have a padlock for the Rental Truck Door? One Week Before Your Move Mow your lawn for the last time. Dispose of toxic or flammable items that can't be moved. Drain the gas and oil from gas-powered tools such as lawn mowers and snowblowers; movers will not take them if full. Double check to make sure arrangements have been made to disconnect and service your major appliances being moved. Pack your "trip kit" of necessary items that should go in your car and not the moving van: your checkbook, cash or travelers checks, medications, essential toiletries, cell phone charger, light bulbs, flashlight, toilet paper, pet food, spare glasses or contact lenses, baby or child care items, toys and car games for children and your notebook with moving information. If you have young children, arrange for a baby-sitter to watch them on moving day. Since you'll have your hands full, the extra attention from a sitter will distract the child's attention from the turmoil of a move. Arrange for a baby-sitter to be available when you arrive at your new home with young children. Pack your own suitcase of clothes for the move. Put your "open first/load last" boxes in a separate place so the mover can identify them. Pay all outstanding bills. Be sure to indicate your new address on payment receipts. Remove any fixtures you are taking with you and replace (if specified in your home-selling contract). One To Two Days Before Your Move The movers will arrive to start the packing process. Empty and defrost your refrigerator and freezer, clean both with a disinfectant and let them air out. Put baking soda or charcoal inside to keep them fresh. Arrange for payment to the moving company. This payment must be made when your belongings arrive at your new home--before your belongings are unloaded. Find out your moving company's accepted methods of payment, terms, and its policy for inspecting your belongings when they arrive to determine if any breakage has occurred. Empty your safety deposit box. Plan to take important papers, jewelry, cherished family photos, irreplaceable mementos and vital computer files with you. Write directions to your new home for the van operator, provide the new phone number and include phone numbers where you can be reached in transit-- either a cell phone or friends, old neighbors, a place of business or relatives with whom you'll be in contact. You'll never be out of touch for long, should an emergency arise. Leave your forwarding address and phone number for your home's new occupants. If your old house will be sitting vacant, notify police and neighbors. Moving Day Remove linens from the beds and pack in an "open first" box. When the movers arrive, review all details and paperwork. Accompany the van operator to take inventory. Verify delivery plans. If there is time, give the home a final cleaning, or arrange in advance for someone to perform this service the day after moving out. Move-In Day If you arrive before the movers, take some time to tidy up your home (dusting shelves, etc.) so the movers can unpack items directly onto clean shelves. If you plan to line cupboards with shelving paper, this is a good time to do it. Unpack your car. Review your floor plan to refresh your memory about where you want furniture and appliances placed. Check to make sure the utilities have been connected, and follow up on any delays. Confine your pets to an out-of-the-way room to help keep them from running away or getting unduly agitated by all the activity. You might even consider boarding them overnight at a local kennel until you're settled. Plan to be present when the moving van arrives. Be prepared to pay the mover before unloading. One person should check the inventory sheets as items are unloaded. A second person should direct the movers on where to place items. Once all items are unloaded, unpack only what you need for the first day or two. Focus on creating a sense of home for your family. Give yourself at least two weeks to unpack and organize your belongings. After Move-In Day What missing? What did you move that you did not want to move? Sell your moving boxes on eBay And finally, welcome to your new home. We wish you and your family happiness and success at your new location. List of Possable Moving Problems: Item - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What you going to do! Worthless Big Heavy Very Heavy Car 1, Car 2, Car 3, 4, 5, --- Truck 1, 2, 3, --- Trailer 1, 2, 3, --- RV --- Boat 1, 2, --- snowmoble Pets Dog 1, 2, 3, --- Cat 1, 2, 3, --- Fish --- Other |
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