• Inspect your new home and make sure all utilities are in working condition. • Clean up your new home while it’s still empty. Open windows and cabinet doors to let in fresh air. • Direct the movers who are unloading your boxes; show them where each box must go. • Finally, unpack what you need for the rest of the day and set up your beds and bedding while you have help.
CHOOSING AND HIRIN G AND HIRING A MOVER
The checklist above is designed to help you have a successful move with the weekly tasks to tick off as you go along the way. A big factor to consider is whether to hire a mover. Movers are a big help with all the items you need to pack, load, and transport over a long distance. If you’re bringing several rooms of furniture and a family load of personal possessions, hiring a moving company will often be the practical choice. With intrastate moves costing an average of $2,000-$5000 and interstate moves averaging $7,000-$15,000, you need to consider all your moving options carefully (including whether you might want to drive or ship off your car in advance). We recommend that you get at least three or four bids from different moving companies before you decide who to work with. That will ensure you get a fair price. Be sure you have a contract in writing that guarantees a delivery time and specifies what your rights are if items are damaged or lost. The first thing to consider while analyzing bids is to verify that the movers you want to work with are legitimate and up-to-date, with all the required insurance and approvals. The issue is choosing the right moving company to work with you. Here are some things to consider when hiring movers: 97
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