Moving In
The hard part is behind you, but there are a few more steps before you can move into your new home. In order to make this final step the smoothest it's advisable to create a moving list that is customized for you and your family. This checklist should be grouped by time lines since some tasks will take longer than others. Here are a couple of things to get you started?
Six Weeks
Make an inventory of everything to be moved
Collect everything not to be moved for a garage sale or charitable donation.
Contact mover, secure packing materials and start packing
Contact Insurance Agent
Four Weeks
Change of address
Contact utility companies
Service power mowers, boats, etc. that are to be moved
Check with doctors, dentist, and vet
If moving schools, secure school records and contact information
Check freezer and plan to use the food over next 2-3 weeks
Notify yard service, pool service, and newspaper carrier
Secure jewelry and other valuables
Keep Packing
One Week
If moving to a new community; transfer or close checking and savings accounts
Change of address card
Pack a separate carton for cleaning materials and tools
Separate cartons and luggage you need for personal travel.
Moving Day
Plan to spend the entire day at the house
Stay with the moving van driver to oversee inventory
Make a final check of the entire house- basement, closets, shelves, attic, garage, every room
Give driver phone numbers both here and in new community to contact you in case of a problem
Have all utilities disconnected and advise the Realtor who sold or is selling your house
Lock all doors and windows, advise your Realtor and neighbors that the house is empty.
