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Using a checklist of tasks, can help keep you
organized and make sure you don’t leave out an
important moving task. I suggest that you start
the list well in advance – a month or more
before the move. Just jot a few things down and
then leave the list on the kitchen counter or
fridge where everyone can see it. As you think
of new things to add, write them down right away
or it might be too late when you think of them
again! As the time for the move grows closer,
you may want to transfer the list to a calendar
format. Some of the items like notifying the
phone company, will be things you can do in
advance so you can assign those a date and then
each day check the calendar to see what tasks
need to be done. Cross off those that you have
accomplished and you can easily see what is left
to do. This method also works well if you are
delegating some of the items on the list – you
can add the name of the person responsible next
to the task and this will avoid any last minute
“but I though you were going to do that….”
problems.
When the day of the move comes, you’ll probably
still have plenty left on your to do list so
make sure that it’s the last thing you pack up
on your way out and the first thing you unpack
at your new home. You’ll probably need to add
tasks that are specific to your situation, but
some common items on your to do list might
include:
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Rent crates, buy boxes and get packing material
– this can be done in advance
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Pack unnecessary items like knick knacks and
anything you can do without until after the move
– getting this stuff out of the way ahead of
time will make moving day easier
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Get your new house inspected
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Put your pay stubs, bank statements and other
documentation in a folder for your loan officer
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Arrange for utility shut off / reconnect for
phones, lights and gas
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Notify business associates, friends and family
of change of address and new phone number
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Put your new address and phone on checks and
business cards
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Schedule a final walk through to inspect your
new house
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Fix any items that came up in final walk through
for your old house
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Get a certified check to bring to your closing
(most banks require this and you’ll really screw
up the works if you show up with a personal
check)
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Rent a moving truck (and movers unless you are
moving yourself)
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Schedule move out cleaning so your house is
clean for the new owners
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Schedule your pets to go to a friend or kennel
on the day of the move
Having a moving checklist won't magically make
everything happen right but it can help to make
things run a little more smoothly! |
