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Whether you're moving
across country or just a few blocks, moving can be stressful. Planning and
preparing in advance can make all the difference in the world in getting ready
for the big day. Here's a helpful checklist to keep on hand during the weeks
prior to MOVING DAY!
Edina Realty Home Utility connection services
Moving Companies
8
Weeks until the Big Move!
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Reserve a moving vehicle, either professional
or do-it-yourself.
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Draw a floor plan of your new house. This
will help you decide what furniture you'll take with you and what you need
to sell or give away.
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Contact the Chamber of Commerce of your new
location and get information about your new hometown.
6-7
Weeks until the Big Move!
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Inventory all of your possessions and
determine what can be sold and what can be given away.
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Get copies of your medical, dental and optical
records and contact your lawyer, personal banker and stockbroker. Arrange to
transfer your children's school records.
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Contact your accountant about tax deductible
moving expenses-and keep good records!
4-5 Weeks until the
Big Move!
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If needed, arrange for storage.
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Change your address with the post office,
credit cards, magazines, etc.
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Clean or repair any furniture, curtains,
appliances, holes in walls, etc. that need it.
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If moving yourself, figure out how many boxes
you may need. And don't forget to figure in those non-boxable items you'll
be moving and how much space they'll take up. You may need to contact the
rental company and adjust the size of moving van you'll be renting and they
may have tips on calculating space.
3
Weeks until the Big Move!
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Get moving supplies: Boxes (plan on more than
you think you'll need), furniture pads, dolly, packing tape, bubble wrap
(for breakables such as mirrors and vases), labels, crumpled newspaper,
scissors, utility knife, markers.
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Begin packing items you won't need right away.
Be sure to not "over pack" a box so that it's too heavy to lift or may not
stay together.
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Cancel services and utilities at your current
location, and a start date at your new location. Services could include
newspapers, home security, garbage collection, cable TV, lawn or snow
removal, cleaning services. Utilities you'll need to contact include local
and long distance telephone, electrical, gas / fuel oil, and water / sewer.
Refer to ourUtility
Directory to help get connected and
disconnected.
2
Weeks before the Move!
Your
Moving Week!
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Transfer all medical prescriptions to a
pharmacy in your new town.
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If needed, arrange for a babysitter.
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Return borrowed or rented items, such as
library books and videotapes.
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Clean your current home and don't forget the
oven and defrosting your freezer.
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If using a professional mover, they'll pack
your items for you. If moving yourself, finish packing.
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Set aside valuables, important papers, etc.
for you to take with you so you can find them quickly. Don't put them in a
box, especially those you may need for your closing.
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Pack a small bag with toiletries, medications,
and a few days of clothing.
Your
Moving Day!
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Hopefully you have pre-signed your closing
papers so you don't have to attend one-if not two-closings. If you're
interested in finding out how you can eliminate attending closings on your
moving day,click
here.
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If moving yourself, pick up the truck early.
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Number and make a list of every box and its
contents so you can find things easily.
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Check your old house to make sure you've
turned off water and no leave-behind appliances are running.
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Inspect basement, attic and garage. Lock
windows and doors.
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Pack a "handy items box" for your first night
and day in your new home. It should include: scissors, utility knife, cups,
paper plates and towels, toilet paper, snacks and portable beverages, soap,
pens and paper, local phone book, tape, bath towels, trash bags, toiletries,
sponge and shelf liner.
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