Moving Tips — Take the Stress Out of Moving by Being Organized!

4 Week Prior to Move

• Set up a "move" file or folder
• Set up a "move" calendar
• Have a garage sale
• Collect all financial, tax, and employment documentation needed for your loan
• Donate un-needed furniture to charity
• Contact insurance company to transfer policies (life, auto, homeowners)
• Contact doctors, dentists for copies of medical records
• Contact schools for copies of student records

3 Weeks Prior to Move

• Review tax deductions on moving expenses
• Arrange cut off date for utility companies (telephone, electric, water, cable)
• Call friends and relatives to let them know you are moving
• Request change of address kit from post office
• Check out voter registration information for the new area

2 Weeks Prior to Move

• Transfer stocks, bonds, bank accounts, and contents from safe deposit boxes
• Prepare a list of clothing that will not be packed with household goods
• Take time to check off previous items while you still have time!

1 Week Prior to Move

• Label Items you will need to access easily and place them in a separate room
• Clean out your refrigerator and let it air out 24 hours before moving
• Drain outdoor equipment: water hoses, propane tank from BBQ grill, gas and oil from lawn mowers
• Discard all aerosols, paint, oils, and other flammable and toxic chemicals
• Schedule with utility companies to have utilities turned on at your new home

Moving Out Day

• RELAX!!
• Remember, items packed last will be unloaded first
• Conduct a final review of the house, including attic, stairwells, closets, cupboards, storage, garage, and behind doors

Moving In Day

• Have the house ready for delivery prior to the truck's arrival
• Take a break, sit back, relax, and ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME!!

* Source:  www.loantoolbox.com