When moving, there is so much to do and get done. Let this helpful moving checklist help you get organized.2 Months Before Move:
- Sort through closets, drawers and cabinets to weed out what you don't need or want. Have a garage sale to sale unwanted items or donate them to charity.
- Inventory everything of value to determine replacement value for insurance purposes.
- Begin to obtain estimates from several moving companies.
- Organize school records. Have your children's schools transfer their records to their new school district.
- Order supplies - boxes, tape, bubble wrap, newsprint and permanent markers. Don't forget to get specialty boxes, such as dish barrels and wardrobe boxes.
- Start using up items that you don't/can't move, such as frozen or perishable foods and cleaning products.
- Take measurements of the rooms at your new home to make sure your furniture will fit and larger pieces fo furniture will fit through the door.
- Select a moving company and secure your move date. Get written confirmation of your moving date, costs, and other details.
- Start packing. Begin packing the things that you use infrequently. Be sure to label each box with its contents and the room it belongs in. Pack valuable jewelry and important files in a seperate box that you will transport with you.
- Do a change of address with the post office.
- Notify your employer, bank, credit card companies, magazine and newspaper subscriptions and insurance companies of your change of address.
- Forward medical records.
- Finish packing boxes.
- Confirm travel arrangements, if needed.
- Get cash to have on hand.
- Confirm with moving company.
- Pack up any essential items that were needed during the moving process.
- Accompany the mover as he inventories your possessions.
- Sign the bill of lading, ensure that the company address and phone number are correct, and keep a copy for your records.
- Take a final tour of the house after the movers have finished to make certain nothing is left behind.
- Turn off lights and be sure that all doors and windows are locked.
