The second checklist you need is a list of all the tasks involved in your move, such as packing, labeling, disposing of unwanted items, turning off at your old home and turning on utilities at the new home, and more. No task is too small for your checklist. Your move will be much easier if you're prepared. To help you with this list, here’s a comprehensive sample to which you can refer. You might divide it into segments of time to keep you organized.
A MONTH BEFORE THE B RE THE BIG MOVE
• Ask friends and relatives for referrals to moving companies and inquire about their services, procedures, and policies. Get at least three estimates from different companies so you can compare their services and choose the one that best suits your needs and budget. • Go through all your personal property and identify the things you’ll keep and those you’ll dispose of. Remember, less is more. If you no longer use something, give it away or sell it. This will make packing easier and quicker for you. • Keep a file of all your moving documents, such as contracts, invoices, bills, etc. This file should be readily available when you need it. • Inform your utility companies of your moving date so they can disconnect services (i.e., water, electricity, cable, Internet) on the date after your move. • Schedule an activation of these services to your new address so that you already have them in place once you move in.
THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE B RE THE BIG MOVE
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