1 Week Before Moving
Mow your lawn one last time before you move.Packing your suitcases that you'll bring with you, and confirm travel arrangements for you and your family.Generally this will be cash on delivery (COD).Your first night box should contain the clothing and toiletries you will need for the first night in your new home.Make sure your agent knows the address and phone number of your new home.Items you may wish to take with you could be jewelry and important documentation.
Return videos and library books.Try to keep plans as flexible as possible in the event of unexpected delays or schedule changes.Settle any outstanding bills with local merchants.Verify your insurance you have chosen with your van line agent.Pick up any dry cleaning and laundry.You can also leave a container of baking soda in the refrigerator.You should also provide an address and phone number of where you can be reached until you will get to your new home.Disconnect and clean any appliances that will be moving with you and those that will remain.Contact your moving company to inquire about methods of payment accepted.Make sure you haven't overlooked anything in the house, including minor repairs Mark the moving boxes to be shipped with the words, "Fragile", "Do Not Load" and "Load Last" stickers.Prepare items you will need while your goods are in transit.Prepare your "first night back" and "ready box" so they're ready for your move day.Refer to our "Insurance and Liability" guide for more information.Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator, freezer and clean your stove all at least 24 hours before moving to let them air out.Arrange for payment to the moving company.
Gather keys, alarm codes, garage door openers and be prepared to hand them over to the new owner or real estate agent.If your old home will be unoccupied for a period of time after you move, notify the police.Try using baking soda to get rid of any odors.
3 Weeks Before Moving
Whether you move your car with the movers or an auto transport company, you should make your final reservation for a car pick up at this time.
Some state laws prohibit the moving of house plants.Make moving arrangements for your pets.Take your pets to your veterinarian to ensure proper up to date health certificates and rabies inoculations.You will need to carry all valuable items with you.If you have any valuables around the house, be sure to collect them before leaving.Decide how much packing you will handle yourself.Some states will require these documents.Consider giving your plants to friends or a charity if you are moving from one state to another.Also collect all items that are being repaired stored or cleaned (clothing, furs, shoes etc.Also inform the movers if you add or subtract items from your planned shipment.You should inform the moving company of any items that you decided for him/her to pack.Return any borrowed items such as library books.If you will need any additional accessorial services such as piano moving, packing or storage you should ask the moving company for pricing information.Notify your moving company if there are any changes in your moving dates.
If you are moving to a building with an elevator make sure the elevator will be available on your intended moving day and time of arrival at your destination.
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