A MONTH BEFORE THE 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 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. • 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 company of your moving date so they can disconnect services (e.g., water, electricity, cable, internet) on the day 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 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. • Decide on whether you’re going to hire a moving company to help you or do it yourself. If hiring, now is a
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