6 WEEKS
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Start getting estimates for movers and other moving expenses and budget for these costs.
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Make a file for all moving estimates and receipts.
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Call the I.R.S. to find out which expenses are tax deductible.
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Call your home insurance agent to confirm new policy.
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Contact your child’s school, doctors and dental offices to have records transferred.
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Take an inventory of everything you will get rid of and plan a rummage sale or charity pick up.
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Make an effort to use up frozen food that can’t be moved.
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5 Weeks
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Start gathering boxes if you are packing yourself.
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Cancel deliveries if they are no longer needed.
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Register your kids in their new school.
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4 WEEKS
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If packing yourself, start packing up items that are rarely used i.e. fancy dishes, glasses, artwork, etc.
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If you are currently in an apartment, contact building management about moving day restrictions.
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Schedule a moving date with your moving company.
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3 WEEKS
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Return library books; pick up items at the dry cleaners, or any at repair shops.
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Decide if you are keeping or giving away plants.
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Have your car serviced if you will be driving it a great distance for your move.
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Clear out and clean your home (particularly attic, basement, closets).
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1 WEEK
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File a change of address with the post office, as well as with credit cards, magazine subscriptions, friends and family.
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Call the utility companies for disconnect service. Have services transferred, or call new utility company for connection service (cable, electric, gas, fuel, phone, water).
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Don’t forget to label all boxes and items to be moved.
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Empty and defrost fridge at least 24 hours before moving.
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Pay all outstanding bills.
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If your old home will be vacant, tell the police and neighbors.
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Finish packing and set aside essentials, such as
• Cash
• Checkbook
• Toiletries
• Medications
• Light bulbs
• Toilet paper
• Pet Food
• Eyeglasses or contact lenses
• Toys and games to entertain kids
• Necessary moving information
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Moving Day
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Provide movers with specific loading instructions, directions to new home, etc.
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Check the entire home one last time.
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Leave your new address for the future residents so they can forward any stray mail.
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Separate last load items, such as your vacuum and bed sheets (first things you will want when you unload).
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You will probably arrive before the moving truck. Look things over and make sure the utilities and phone have been connected.
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Take a look at your new floor plan and determine where movers should place furniture. Have payment ready for movers.
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After the Move
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Keep all records and documents in one place for tax purposes.
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Get a new driver’s license and plates if necessary.
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Register to vote.
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Call your local newspaper, Cable Company and Internet service provider for subscriptions.
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Enjoy your new home!
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