Below is a list of items that you will want to accomplish to make your move a more smooth transition. You will want to start 4-6 weeks before the scheduled day of your move.

• Set up time and date for the move.
• Go through your closets, garage and attic and put together things for donating or a yard or garage sale. (The proceeds from a yard/garage sale will help defer some of the costs of moving. Saturdays are the best days for a Sale!)
• Go through the refrigerator and cabinets and either use or throw out items that may perish or spill during the move.
• Take an inventory of expensive items for insurance purposes.
• Contact your homeowner’s insurance agent and find out how much of your move is covered under your current policy.
• If this is a specifically job-related move, contact your accountant to find out about a tax deduction.
• Contact your employer to nail down the costs they will cover.
• Start a file for all of your moving papers and receipts.
• If considering using a moving company, solicit 3 estimates - making sure that they are insured and bonded.
• If you have children, arrange for a transfer of their school reports.
• If moving to a new community, you may wish to subscribe yourself to the local paper to familiarize yourself with the government, community and social news and activities.
• Locate community health-care facilities and professionals in your new area through information or online services.
• Notify your friends & relatives of your pending move. (You may consider printing special announcements once you are settled.)
• Obtain change of address forms. These may be found at any post office or through online services.
• Notify all home service/utility companies of disconnect/connect or cancellation/start dates at both old and new addresses. Also ask for final readings/account totals. 
  
  
  

  Here are a few to consider: Gas/Electric/Water/Oil Telephone/Cable/Satellite Garbage/Recycling Yard/Lawn service Newspaper Delivery Gyms or Fitness Clubs

• If you have pets, be sure to make arrangements for their transportation or boarding during the move.
• If traveling a long distance, take the time to have your vehicle(s) serviced before the move.
• If packing for the move yourself, start ahead of time collecting some of the following:
  
  
  

  newspapers boxes of all sizes packing tape plastic bags markers bubble wrap tissue paper sheets or blankets

(You can get boxes from liquor/grocery stores or buy them from a moving company or mailbox businesses)

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