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Preparation at Current Residence
- Get Moving Quotes
- Establish Budget
- Movers or Rental Truck/Trailer
- Boxes, Tape, Moving Blankets, Labor
- Cleaning Companies
- Start Compiling Emergency Paperwork
- Medical Records (Human & Pets)
- Schedule Disconnect of Current Utilities
- Gas
- Water/Sewage
- Electric
- Trash
- Cable
- Telephone
- Insurance Policies
- Update zip code & residency information if necessary
- Donate Unnecessary Items
- Garage Sale? Time consuming, do you have stuff people would want to buy?
- Start consuming all possible perishables. Stop restocking these items while getting groceries
- Buy Boxes, Tape and Moving Blankets
- If you’re taking your kids with you, contact existing and new schools.
- If selling house, create documentation for new owner as a courtesy. (Maintenance, quirks, etc.)
- Complete a USPS change of address form in person or online
- For safety, leave new mailing address with new resident and/or property management
- Leave note with new mailing address for mail to be forwarded to
Packing Tips
- Pack the bathrooms the day of your move– you probably use most items on a daily basis
- Don’t pack all of your clothes, you’ll probably need something to wear as your move nears
- Use newspaper and/or towels instead of packing peanuts. You’ll save money and help the environment
- If possible, pack your absolute necessities (medicines, changes of clothes, toiletries, etc.) in a suitcase that you personally transport
Cleaning – See How to Get Your Security Deposit Back
- Hire a cleaning company (ignore below if this is the case)
- Kitchen
- Oven (time consuming process, be careful with oven cleaner)
- Sinks
- Refrigerator/Freezer
- Flooring
- Bathrooms
- Shower/tub
- Toilet
- Sink
- Living Room
- Vacuum
- Clean Windows
- Dining Room
- Vacuum, Carpet Clean if Necessary
- Bedrooms
- Ceiling Fans
- Vacuum
- Clean Windows
- Basement
- Mold/Mildew Cleaning
- Carpet/Floor Cleaning
- Garage
- Clean any Oil Spots
- Attic
- Empty Stored Items
- Check that Insulation Not Damaged
Preparation for New Residence
- Schedule Connection of New Utilities
- Gas
- Water/Sewage
- Electric
- Trash
- Cable
- Telephone
Moving Out Day
- Leave blinds open
- Lock all doors and windows
Moving In
- For apartments, take walk-through photos and/or video of apartment before moving in. Save digitally or in your documentation file.
After the Move
- Update Driver’s License
- Ensure Utilities Were Switched Over/Off
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