- Take
a close look at your current home and decide what you are taking and what you
are not. Think of the best way to dispose of the things you don't want to take.
- Have a garage sale to get rid of
the furnishings you won't be taking with you.
- Give
the rest to charity, making sure you get receipts for your donations.
- Try
to arrange the move to take place during the slower time of the month. a higher
percentage of moves take place at the end of the month.
Who
will move you? Before deciding
who will move you you must consider three things; Can you physically handle the
move? Will you have enough help? Will you have enough time to complete the move
as scheduled.
Find out if your homeowners insurance will cover you if there
is an accident
When choosing a moving company, make sure they have adequate
bonding and insurance, and get references.
Packing
Tips - Combine items that go
together.
- Pack heavier items in
smaller, heavy duty boxes
- Inventory
each item as they go into boxes
- Clearly
mark their destination on top and the side of the box
- Gather
and pack family records separately, including medical and tax records, school
records and all family memorabilia.
Notify
utilities and others before your move. - Electric
company
- Water company
- Gas
company
- Phone and cable companies
- Long distance phone company
- Credit
cards
- Magazine subscriptions
- Book
and record clubs
- Post Office
- Friends
and family
- Notify your insurance
company; Life, health, auto
Things
to do before your move. - Empty
and defrost your freezer.
- Clean
carpets before moving.
- Plan for
moving your pets and plants (some states will not let you take plants across state
lines).
- Double check closets, drawers,
and shelving to make sure they are empty.
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information on this web site is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. All
properties or information contained on this site are subject to prior change,
modification, sale or withdrawal from the market. ©Copyright 1999 Realty
Professionals. All Rights Reserved.
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