services and choose the one that best suits your needs and budget. Do not wait to do this as moving companies book up quickly. You will need to find several companies as some have lead times longer than others. You don't want to find out when you sign a contract for closing in 45 days that the company you chose is backed up for 2 months. • Go through all your “stuff” and identify the things that you’ll keep and those that you’ll dispose of. Remember, less is more. If you no longer use it, 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 them. • Inform your utility company of your moving date so they can disconnect services (i.e., water, electricity, cable, Internet) on the date after your move. • Schedule an activation or transfer of these same 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
• Bring out the boxes and start packing the items you won’t be using in the coming weeks. Label the boxes with the room the items belong to. This will make unpacking systematic. • Make a list of the items that go in each box. You could also take pictures so you’ll know where to find each item. • Make sure you have already hired a moving company unless you will be using family and friends to help you. If
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