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Moving to a new home is very exciting, but can be very
hectic also. To make this process as painless as possible you should hire a mover.
You should speak with several companies and get quotes from each. Be sure to
ask about the fee structure: flat rate or hourly.
Once you've chosen a mover, you should have a
representative come to your house to see what will be moved. Tell the mover what
types of things you will be packing yourself so he know what supplies to bring.
You can save money by packing your own things, but
remember that you will need the proper supplies and time. It is estimated that it
will take two people approximately three full days to pack the contents of a three bedroom
home. Between the time spent and the money spent on supplies, it may not save you
much. There are some items that you will have to move yourself: jewelry, currency
and important papers.
When the movers come, you should walk around the house
with the supervisor as he makes the inventory list. Give him any specific
instructions for items. For instance if you want your cookware immediately, have
them pack it last so it comes off the truck first.
When goods arrive at your new house, mark each item off
the inventory list as it is off loaded. This will give you better accountability
when you sign for the receipt of goods.
General
- Get "Change of Address" cards from the post
office and send out well before moving day
- Have the post office forward your mail to your new address
- Inform gardening, dry cleaning, garbage pick-up,
newspapers, magazines, diaper and other home services. Arrange for service at your
new address
- Obtain a letter of introduction from your current branch
to help establish new accounts. Transfer trust or bank accounts and securities
- Cancel or transfer social, athletic, civic, religious or
business affiliations and memberships
- Arrange for transfer of medical, dental, prescription and
optical records
- Change the address on your driver's license effective the
day of the move
- Collect all items out for cleaning, repair or storage
- Make special arrangements for the moving of perishables,
such as plants
- Make special arrangements for the moving of your pets
- Dispose safely of all flammable liquids as it is illegal
for movers to carry them
If You Own Your Home
- Arrange to have your gas, water and electric meters
read on the day you leave. Have the bills forwarded to your new address
- Have you roil tank read and filled before you close and
provide a receipt to your legal professional, if required
- Disconnect your telephone, cable TV and water softener
- Transfer the rental agreement of any rented appliances to
the new purchaser
If You Rent Your Home
- Disconnect your telephone and cable TV
- Give necessary notice to your landlord and make
arrangements for the return of any deposits
At Your New Home
- Make arrangements for the gas and electric utilities,
water softener, telephone and cable TV to be connected on the day of the closing
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