It's Time to Get Moving
An efficient, well-managed move not only saves you time and money. It
can also make the transition to your new home easier and more pleasant
for your whole family.
That's why the Council of Residential Specialists offers these proven
tips to help make your move a trouble-free experience from start to
finish:
The Before-You-Move Checklist
- Hire the movers. Retain a reliable moving company as early as possible.
Be clear about your needs and expectations, and make sure you understand the
company's policies.
- Take a room-by-room inventory of your home. This list will help you when
it's time to pack.
- Organize your belongings. Clean and sort your possessions and set aside
unwanted items for a garage sale, your favorite charity or the garbage
pickup.
- Arrange for the shut-off or transfer of your phone and other utilities.
- Contact your bank and transfer the contents of your safe deposit box to
a bank closer to your new home.
- Complete the change-of-address kit at your post office.
- Give your friends and relatives your new address and phone number.
- Obtain copies of all medical and dental records, school transcripts and
birth certificates.
Packing Tips
- Label contents on the outside of each box and indicate where it will go
in your new home.
- Write FRAGILE in large, legible letters on boxes that contain breakable
and/or valuable items.
- Pack all breakables and liquids separately.
- Seal all medicines and other containers to prevent leaking and move them
in leak-proof bags or containers.
- To conserve space, fill drawers with light items such as shirts,
underwear, blankets, pillowcases, etc.
- Transport your plants and pets personally, if possible. Make sure pets
are kept in a well-ventilated cage.
- Hard-to-replace or extremely valuable items such as jewelry, documents
or artwork should also remain under your personal supervision.
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Check List & Packing Tips (PDF)
Provided By: Council of Residential Specialists
(CRS)