I like the tips in the article below but I might add that for a Seller, sorting and purging personal possessions is best done BEFORE you put your house on the market. As you try to put your home’s best foot forward it’s difficult to be tearing closets, attics and storage spaces apart.
In addition, when getting estimates from the moving company be sure and specify exactly the extent of service you expect. You can get everything from full service including even the emptying and packing of drawers and cabinets, to minimal service which covers merely the lugging of you-packed boxes from house to truck.
And one other caveat about the moving date. As lenders are still familiarizing themselves with the effects of new TRID regulations, your closing date may not be set in stone. Be cautious when making arrangements with the moving company. Be sure there is a little play in your schedule. Cheers, ~Bill
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By Barbara Pronin
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, getting ready takes lots of pre-planning. From Real Simple magazine, a moving checklist:
Two Months Before
• Sort and Purge – Go through every room in your home and decide what you will take and what you will get rid of. Plan a garage sale and/or gather up your charitable donations now.
• Get Estimates – Get a few onsite moving estimates—not over the phone—in writing. Keep all estimates, receipts and notes in a binder.
• Transfer School Records – Arrange for all school records to be transferred to the new school district.
Six Weeks Before
• Gather Supplies – Start stockpiling moving boxes, tape and markers.
• Pare Down – Begin using up stuff you don’t want to move, like frozen foods and cleaning supplies.
One Month Before
• Choose a Mover – Get written confirmation of the date, costs and details.
• Start Packing – Begin with things you use least often, like extra dishes, out-of-season clothing and recreational items. Label boxes in terms of content, and where in the new house they should go.
• Separate What You Will Carry – Stow away any valuables, like jewelry or important papers, that you will be transporting yourself in a safe box.
• Change Your Address – Do it online or at your local post office. Alert your bank, credit card issuer, utility company and any magazine providers to the change. Ask a neighbor to check your mailbox for a few weeks after your move.
• Forward Medical Records – Arrange to have them sent to your new medical provider.
Two Weeks Before
• Withdraw Your Safety Deposit Box – Store valuables in your safe box at home.
• Confirm Moving Arrangements – Call the moving company to confirm the date and time.
One Week Before
• Refill Prescriptions – Be sure you have enough for several weeks.
• Get Serious about Packing – Pack suitcases for each family member with enough to wear for a few days.
Two Days Before
• Defrost the Fridge/Freezer – Give away any perishables.
Moving Day
• Sign Mover Inventory List – Keep a copy for your records.
Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. ©2016. All rights reserved.
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