- Arrange for moving
your furniture and personal belongings either by hiring
a moving company or renting a truck.
- Accumulate moving
supplies such as boxes, tape, rope, and anything else you
might need.
- Plan your travel route if you are driving
to your new home.
- Some moving expenses are tax deductible,
so you should save all moving related expenses including
meals, lodging,
and gasoline.
- Develop a plan for packing such as packing last the
things you use the most.
- Notify the Post Office of your
move by using the Change of Address form.
- Notify friends,
family, and businesses of your move.
- Notify federal and
state taxing authorities or any other government agency
needed.
Two Weeks Before Move
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Notify utilities like gas, electric,
water, cable TV, and phone companies. Arrange for services
at new
address.
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Notify a long distance phone company and arrange for
service at your new address.
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Have your car serviced
if you are driving to your new home.
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Recruit people
to help you on the moving day.
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Arrange for someone
to take care of pets during move.
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Confirm moving company
or rental truck arrangements.
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If leaving the city,
notify your bank about moving.
One Day Before Move
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Keep moving materials separate
so they don't get packed until you are finished.
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Pick
up rental truck if you are doing it yourself.
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Fill
up your car with gas and check oil and tires.
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Try
to get a good night's rest.
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Be sure to have cash on
hand for moving day
On Moving Day:
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Carry important papers and jewelry with you
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Make arrangements
for pet transportation
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Make arrangements with Realtor
to leave keys and garage door openers (usually
on kitchen counter)
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Take one last trip down memory lane as you walk through
your home before
you depart for the last time
