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Six to eight weeks before:
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Use up things that may be difficult to move, such as frozen
food. |
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Get estimates from professional
movers or truck rental companies if you are moving yourself.
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Once you've selected a
mover, discuss insurance, packing, loading and delivery
and the claims procedure. |
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Sort through your possessions.
Decide what you want to keep, what you want to sell and
what you wish to donate to charity. |
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Record serial numbers on
electronic equipment and take photos of or videotape all
your belongings. |
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At Windermere, we offer
Northwest Home Connections in most areas. Ask me about
this program for changing your utilities, including phone,
power and water, from your old address to your new address.
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Obtain a change of address
packet from the post office and send to creditors, magazine
subscriptions and catalog vendors. |
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Discuss tax-deductible
moving expenses with your accountant and begin keeping
accurate records. |
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If you're moving to a new
community, contact the Chamber of Commerce and school
district and request information about services. |
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Make reservations with
airlines, hotels and car rental agencies, if needed. |
Two to four weeks before:
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If you are moving yourself, use your inventory list to
determine how many boxes you will need. |
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Begin packing non-essential
items. |
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Arrange for storage, if
needed. |
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If you have items you don't
want to pack and move, hold a yard sale. |
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Get car license, registration
and insurance in order. |
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Transfer your bank accounts
to new branch locations. Cancel any direct deposit or
automatic payments from your accounts. |
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Make special arrangements
to move pets and consult your veterinarian about ways
to make travel comfortable for them. |
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Have your car checked and
serviced for the trip. |
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Collect items from safe-deposit
box. |
One week before:
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Talk to your pharmacist about transferring important medical
prescriptions. |
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Arrange for a baby sitter
on moving day. |
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Return library books and
videotapes. |
Two to three days prior:
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Defrost your refrigerator and freezer. |
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Have movers pack your belongings.
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Arrange to have payment
ready for moving company. |
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Set aside legal documents
and valuables that you do not want packed. |
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Pack clothing and toiletries,
along with extra clothes in case the moving company is
delayed. |
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Give your travel itinerary
to a close friend or relative so they can reach you as
needed. |
Moving day: Old home
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Pick up the truck as early as possible if you are moving
yourself. |
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Make a list of every item
and box loaded on the truck. |
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Label each box with the
contents and the room where you want it to be delivered.
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Let the mover know how
to reach you. |
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Double-check closets, cupboards,
attic, basement and garage for any left-behind items.
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Moving day: New home
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Be on hand at the new home to answer questions and give
instructions to the mover. |
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Check off boxes and items
as they come off the truck. |
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Install new locks. |
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If you've used Windermere's
Northwest Home Connections program, your utilities should
be turned on and ready for use. |
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Unpack your "first
day" box. |
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Unpack children's toys
and find a safe place for them to play. |
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Examine your goods for
damage. |
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