items, utility turn-off 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 list for you to use. You might divide it into segments of time, to keep you organized.
A MONTH BEFORE THE BIG MOVE
• Ask friends, relatives, or your real estate agent for referrals to moving companies and inquire about their services, procedures, and policies. Get at least two to three estimates from different companies so that you can compare their services and choose the one that best suits your needs and budget. • 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. For helpful tips, you can read my post entitled, "What to Do with All My Belongings?" in my blog entitled, "To Move or Not to Move". • Keep a file of all your moving documents, such as contracts, invoices, bills, checkbook, etc. This file should be readily available in case you need them.
THREE WEEKS BEFORE 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 79
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