Making your move EASY!

So you decided to move. Great! Now what? When moving most people aren’t sure where to begin, they just start packing and hope for the best. Here is a brief checklist to help you make the most of your move.

Ö	#	Steps
	1.	Decide if you are moving yourself or having professionals do it
	2.	Contact a moving company, ask for a binding estimate.
	3.	Prepare list of people, organizations and businesses who need to know of your move such as friend, family, memberships, medical providers, etc.
	4.	Notify the post office of your new address and date it becomes effective
	5.	Prepare list of medications and locations of new pharmacies to transfer prescriptions to
	6.	Dispose of unwanted items though charity pickup or garage sale
	7.	If moving yourself begin to collect moving supplies, boxes,  packing material, shipping tape, markers,  moving vehicle arrangements, etc. and of course friends
	8.	Use up items that can’t be moved and buy only what can be used prior to the move
	9.	Check insurance policies to verify your items will be insured during the move and in your new home
	10.	Establish dates to cancel utilities at current location and turn on at new location.
	11.	Have pets health checked and records updated for the move
	12.	Return borrowed or rented material such as library books or videos
	13.	Arrange transfer of medical records and school records
	14.	Arrange for financial records transfers
	15.	Pick up anything left at the dry cleaners or tailor
	16.	Pack a supply box with things you may need upon arrival, such as medication, cleaning supplies, hand tools, snacks, etc.
	17.	Have your vehicle serviced for the trip.
	18.	Enjoy your new home

I hope you find this checklist useful as a place to start your moving process. As always if I may be of assistance, contact me.

Make it a great day!

Bob Weibrecht