Getting Ready To Move? Here's A Checklist

GETTING READY TO MOVE? HERE’S A CHECKLIST!
Copyright © Joseph Valenzuela


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4 WEEKS PRIOR TO MOVE:
_______ Set up a “move” file or folder.
_______ Set up a “move” calendar
_______ Have a garage sale.
_______ Collect financial, tax and employment documentation needed for your loan.
_______ Donate un-wanted 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, gas, electricity, water, garbage, cable television).
_______ Call friends and relatives to let them know you are moving.
_______ Request a change of address kit from the post office.
_______ Check out voter registration information for the new area.

2 WEEKS PRIOR TO MOVE:
_______ Transfer stocks, bonds, bank accounts and contents of safe deposit boxes.
_______ Prepare a list of clothing that will not be packed with household goods.
_______ Take time to check off previously listed 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 or closet.
_______ Clean your refrigerator and let it air out at least 24 hours before moving.
_______ Drain outdoor equipment: Water hoses, propane tank from BBQ grill, gas and oil from lawnmowers.
_______ Discard aerosols, paint, oils, and other flammable or toxic chemicals.
_______ Schedule to have the 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 the attic, stairwells, closets, cupboards, storage, garage, and behind the 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!!


About the Author: As a Mortgage Professional, I promise to be your partner in the mortgage process.

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