Moving checklist

CREEKSTONE REALTY

MOVING CHECKLIST

8 Weeks Before Moving
Create a "move file" to keep track of estimates, receipts & other important information.Check with the IRS to see what expenses can be
deducted on your next tax return. Start pulling together medical and dental records - including prescriptions and shot records. Ask your
existing doctors if they can refer you to a care provider in your new city. Arrange to have school records transferred to your children's new
school district and/or daycare.Get copies of any legal and financial records you need.
Arrange for veterinarian records to be transferred.Call your insurance agent to see what changes to expect in your policies for changing
states. Ask if moving is covered and arrange for insurance for your new home.
6 Weeks Before Moving
Make a list of things that are valuable or difficult to replace. Plan on shipping these by certified mail or carrying them with you. Start working
your way through each room taking inventory and deciding what to get rid of. Start planning a yard sale or contact your local charities.Start to
use things that can't be moved, such as frozen foods, bleach and aerosol cleaners.
5 Weeks Before Moving
Start collecting boxes and other packing supplies. Start packing items you don't use often. Also start disposing of the items you've
designated for a yard sale, donation or the junk yard. If you donate, be sure to get a receipt for income tax purposes.
4 Weeks Before Moving
If you are unsure of your new address will be, ask the postal service to hold your mail in their office in your new city. Schedule disconnection
of all utility services at your old home, and connection of them at your new one. Be sure to disconnect the day after you leave and connect the
day before you arrive. If you have "last month" deposits with services, such as the water or gas company, request your refund. Make travel
arrangements for your pets, do not forget to include necessary medical and immunization records.Call your newspaper courier and set a
date to cancel your subscription.
3 Weeks Before Moving
Make sure all library books have been returned and all dry cleaning or items out for repair have been picked up. Also retrieve any items out
on loan.
Dispose of flammables, corrosives and poisons. Have your automobile(s) serviced. Prepare auto registration to be transferred.
2 Weeks Before Moving
Contact your bank and/or credit union to transfer or close accounts. Clear out safety deposit boxes. Pick up traveler's checks or cash for "on
the road" expenses.Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family. Notify any creditors of your move. Plan meals for the last week of the
move to help empty the refrigerator and avoid using appliances that will already be packed.
Assemble a folder of important information about the house for the new owner of your home.
1 Week Before Moving
Finish packing and prepare an "essentials" box. Designate several boxes and items as "last load" items. Pack your suitcases and
valuables separately. Drain all gas and oil from your mower and other motors. Gas grills, kerosene heaters, etc. need to be emptied as well.
Drain water hoses..
Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator at least 24 hours before moving day. Prepare all appliances for loading. Fill any prescriptions or
medications you will need for the next couple of weeks. Make childcare arrangements for moving day.
Notify friends and family of your new address and phone number.
Take note of utility meter readings.
Leave a note with your new address in the house so that future residents can forward any stray mail.
Keep a friend or family member informed of your plans and "whereabouts" in case of an emergency or unforeseen event.

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