tasks of sorting, labeling, and packing your things.
PREPARING YOUR CHECKLIS UR CHECKLIST
Moving your entire home means that you need to prepare at least two checklists. The first is a checklist of all the items
you’ll be bringing with you, grouped according to the room to which they belong. In addition to indicating the room, it’s a great idea to number the boxes. This way, you can indicate on your checklist where each item is packed. It will make it easier to sort and identify your things while
moving. I also highly recommend purchasing colored moving box stickers. You can find them on Amazon.com for about $15. They are extremely helpful in organizing your moving boxes. The second checklist that you need is a list of all the tasks involved in your move, such as packing, labeling, disposing of items not being moved with you, utility turn-off in old home and turn-on at the new home, and others. No task is too small for your checklist. It pays to be 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.
TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE B RE THE BIG MOVE
• Ask friends and relatives for referrals to moving companies and inquire about their services, procedures, policies, and lead times. Get at least three estimates from different companies so that you can compare their
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