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The moving experience
Moving is a process with many steps. Here is a checklist you
can use to help prepare for this transition.
Moving
moving is change. whether you do it yourself or have it done for you, it is the removal, relocation and replacement of all your
treasured possessions to a completely new surrounding. it is an opportunity to shed belongings and to acquire new ones.
above all, moving is a process with many steps. Here is a checklist you can use to help prepare for this transition.
Three - four weeks prior to move
• Decide how you’re going to move your furniture and personal belongings. Whether you’re hiring a moving company or
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renting a truck, do the research. get recommendations from your real estate advisor, as well as estimates. Be sure to ask
about availability and additional costs of materials and tools such as boxes, tape, covers, wrapping paper, bubble wrap,
etc.
start gathering the necessary moving supplies.
Take stock of your possessions and decide what will be moved and what could be removed. This is an opportunity to sell
unwanted item online or through a yard sale, or by dontating them.
Two weeks before moving
• notify and get refunds from your present utilities: gas, electric, water, sewer, trash, cable and internet. arrange for services
at your new address.
transfer your address with the us Postal service.
Begin using up what you don’t need to move like cleaning supplies, pantry food, etc.
recruit people to help and arrange for someone to take care of your pets and children during the move.
Confirm moving company or rental-truck arrangements.
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• Transfer your bank accounts.
• Draw up a floor plan of where your furniture should go at your new place.
• Purchase moving insurance. Your mover’s liability for lost or damaged goods will not equal their replacement cost.
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