Preparing for Moving Day

2 Weeks in Advance >

• Open checking and saving accounts in your new community.
• Call your phone company for assistance in arranging telephone service in your new home.
• Co-ordinate disconnect/connect dates with local utilities such as electric, Gas, oil, water, trash and cable TV companies.
• Begin packing of items you don’t need in your present home for the next 2 weeks.
• Send change of address cards and leave a forwarding address with your post office.
• Arrange for pet travel.
• Return or retrieve borrowed items.
• Cancel or forward magazine or newspaper subscriptions to your new address.
• Service your car, especially if traveling a long distance.

Tips for a Smoother Moving Day >

MOVING OUT:

• Confirm arrival time with moving company.
• Keep important documents and keys handy.
• Make a final inspection to be sure nothing is left behind. Look through all closets, attic, basement and garage.
• Turn off all the lights and close and lock all the doors and windows.
• Leave your keys with Real Estate agent or Landlord.
• Leave home only after the moving truck is on its way to your new residence.

MOVING IN:

• Meet the movers promptly.
• Supervise placement of cartons, furniture etc.
• Make sure smoke detectors and in proper working order.
• Make sure the telephones are working.
• Install new locks.
• Make an extra set of keys and leave them with a friend, relative or neighbor.
  

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