4 WEEKS AHEAD

· Decide who is going to do the move, yourselves or a moving company. Make reservations.
· Start sorting through to decide what to throw out. Donate or recycle. If you are going to have a mover pack for you, arrange for this to be done 1 or 2 days prior to your move. If you decide to pack yourself, start this week. Make packing easy on yourself. Pack gradually.
· Pack items not being used ahead of time; as in closets, lofts, rafters, etc. If you pack a little at a time for 30 days prior to your move deadline, you will not be overwhelmed exhausted and out of time.
· Fill out Post Office change of address cards.
· Start notifying businesses, relatives and friends of your move.
· Do not forget Credit Card Companies, Publication Subscriptions, the Department of Motor Vehicles, Auto Insurance, School's etc.

3 WEEKS AHEAD

· Arrange to have the telephone service disconnected no earlier than half way through the move day in case anyone needs to reach you.
· Make plans for childcare on move day.
· Hold a garage sale.
· Arrange to have gas, electricity, and cable TV disconnected in your present home and connected in your new home the day after move day.
· If drapes, clothes, rugs, etc. are to be stored more than 90 days, send them out for dry cleaning before being stored.

2 WEEKS AHEAD

· Make sure your home will be ready at the other end. Decide where you want movers to place the furniture.
· Begin to use food up instead of moving it.
· If necessary, reserve apartment elevator for pick up and delivery.

1 WEEK AHEAD

· Arrange for newspaper and other delivery services to be halted.
· Close or transfer bank accounts if necessary.
· Dispose of flammable items. Drain fuel from power tools. Return any borrowed items to neighbors.
· Pick up items at the cleaners.

3 DAYS AHEAD

· Remove anything from drawers that might spill, break or stain.
· Have an ice chest or box ready to hold food from the refrigerator on move day. Movers will advise you when to start packing it.
· Make sure you keep all medications needed in a safe accessible spot during packing.
· Set aside valuable items you are taking with you.
· Relax you're doing fine!

2 DAYS AHEAD

· Make sure to check with your moving company how they accept payment for a move and be prepared to make payment.
· Make up a box of things you will need at he new house. Include light bulbs, garbage bags, hammer & nails, soap, paper towels, cups, bathroom tissue, canned soup, crackers, and any other snacks your family might like. Write " Load Last ---Unload First" on box.
· If you are loading plants, do not water them until after they are moved.

1 DAY AHEAD

· Pack all your personal belongings.
· Arrange to have dogs tied up and out of the way come move day.
· Make a careful inspection of the entire house: check everywhere for forgotten miscellaneous items.
· Get keys to your new home.

MOVING DAY

· Arrange to be home for the entire move. The movers will need your instructions.
· Before the loaded truck leaves, make sure nothing is left behind.
· If your delivery is another day, give the driver the telephone number where you can be reached in the meantime.
· Meet the movers at the new house to supervise the unloading and placement of your furniture.
· Make sure you receive a copy of the work order from the driver.
· Drop off keys of your old home.


ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST. Irene Garcia RE/MAX Platinum Services