The busiest moving season is upon us. If you have a move in you near future, here are a few things you might not have thought of:
Two Months Prior
- Get estimates from movers; check their references
- Decide what you will move; what you want to get rid of
One Month Prior
- Plan on moving you bank accounts; talk to local representatives about their services
- Get records from you doctors, dentists, etc.
- Get school records for your children. Contact new schools to see about their requirements (including immunizations)
- Arrange for pets moving/boarding and get their records from your veterinarian
- Close local accounts that you will not be using
- Get change of address info to businesses, friends and magazines
- Cancel utilities effective the day of your departure (electric, gas, water, cable, trash collection, local internet service)
Two Weeks Prior
- Personally pack sentimental and valuable items and decide how they are to be transported
- Take a local directory with you
- Make hotel reservations if traveling
- Have cars serviced for the trip
- Arrange for a babysitter for packing and loading days
Final Days
- Put together a survival package-paper plates and plastic utensils, towels, soap, toilet paper, bedding, and snacks
- Arrange for cash/checks you will need for the move
- Defrost freezer and dry out freezer, washer and refrigerator
- Pack for the trip