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Moving Timeline CalendarMoving Calendar/Time Line Moving can be a very stressful and time consuming. The countdown to moving day starts weeks before the actual moving date. To make your move as painless and organized as possible, you should create a moving calendar. 6-8 Weeks Before Move: Contact moving companies for estimates and what their insurance is for moving damages. Make a list of everyone you need to notify about your move. Start to use up things you can't take with you, such as frozen foods and cleaning supplies. Clean out your attic, basement, storage shed, etc. Begin to go through all of your possessions. Figure out what your want to keep, sell or donate. If you are not familiar with the area you are moving to, subscribe to the local paper in your new community to familiarize with it. You can also contact the local chamber of commerce or visitor's bureaus in your new community for information. 5-6 Weeks Before: Reserve a moving company and storage unit if needed. Notify doctors of your move and ask them for referrals, also talk to them about transferring prescriptions. Start obtaining packing supplies, i.e. boxes, bubble wrap, packaging tape Start packing items that you know you won't be using, do a little everyday. While you are packing it is a good idea to take pictures, video tape and inventory your belongs incase you have to file an insurance claim. 4 Weeks Before: Start the process of transferring your child's school records. Make copies of important documents: school records, insurance, driver's registration, etc. If you are having a garage/yard sale start getting ready for that (See Garage Sale Section of this website) If you belong to a gym, or any other club or have any type of service that needs to be cancelled 30 days in advance, do this now. If you decide to donate items, remember to get your donation receipt for tax time.
3-4 Weeks Before: Throw away/remove anything you did not sell and are not taking with you. Inform friends, employer, banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and any other businesses you deal with about your change of address. Make sure your real estate taxes have been paid and are current. If you have a pet arrange for its medical records to also be transferred. If you are moving long distance, make travel arrangements, i.e. flights, hotel reservations, rental cars, etc. 3 Weeks Before: Fill out Change-of-Address forms for Post Office Fill out Change-of-Address forms for IRS Change any magazine subscriptions Gather all of your motor vehicle information- registration, titles, etc. and check into transferring them to your new address. Start heavy duty packing. 2 Weeks Before: If you are driving long distance, service your automobile Inform utility services about your move, remember to have them return your refunds! Contact the IRS and/or your accountant for information on what moving expenses may be tax-deductible.Return all borrowed items; collect things that you have loaned. 1 Week Before: Confirm your reservation with your moving company. Close or transfer bank accounts. Pack suitcases and include items that you will need to be easily accessible. Pack legal documents, valuables and your telephone book separately. Keep them with you instead of in the moving truck. Make the final arrangements for your local post office to have your mail forwarded. Pack a box that contains things that you will need right away at your new home, i.e. light bulbs, paper towels, sponges, laundry detergent, paper plates, toothpaste, hammer, trash bags, soap, toilet paper, scissors, utility knife, snacks, pencils and paper, masking tape, towels, emergency contact numbers, first aid kit, medication, flashlight, change of clothing, bed sheets or sleeping bags, pillows. 3 Days Before: Defrost freezer and refrigerator. 1 Day Before: Show movers any special or extra-fragile items that might need special handling. Also point out any items that are not going with you. Leave mirrors for the movers to pack Finish packing personal belongings. Plan a simple breakfast for moving day to eliminate refrigeration or cooking. Moving Day Confirm new address with moving company and be available to answer your mover's questions. Make a final walk-through of your old residence Provide the mover with your travel itinerary, give them your cell phone #s. Before leaving, check each room and closet. Make sure windows are closed. Lock all doors. Once You're There Be there when the truck arrives. Make sure all boxes have arrived undamaged before signing paperwork. Before moving in, conduct a walk-through inspection to take note of any damages. Protect railings and hardwood floors with cushioning to avoid damage while moving Check the condition of your belongings. If any items are damaged or missing, note this on the inventory list and report it to your mover. |
Kelly & Eric Blum
Phone (609) 263-3600 Fax (609) 263-2888 RE/MAX Beach Home Realty 4200 Landis Ave. Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 |
RE/MAX Beach Home Realty | 4200 Landis Ave Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 | Office: 609-263-3600 
