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Moving can be one of the most exciting and hectic moments of your life. The process can be stressful no matter how well organized you are. Following are some tips and checklist we hope are helpful with your move.
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10 Weeks Prior to Move
Talk with your Sales Associate regarding tentative walk-through and closing dates. It is important that you continue frequent contact up until the time of closing to verify these dates. Please remember these dates can change due to the complexity of the building process and the fact that we want to make sure your home meets our standards of quality.
Creating a "Moving Planner" which includes a schedule, your moving checklist and a place to save all estimates/receipts associated with the move can help a great deal.
Start to get to know your new community. Your Sales Associate and the Community Page of our web site are good starting points. The Internet is a great source for this type of information.
You may be able to obtain a relocation package from your new city's Chamber of Commerce. Some things you may wish to
inquire about include the following:
local utility companies, Internet service providers, banks, shopping establishments, lawn and pool maintenance services, house cleaning services, snow removal services, places of worship, health facilities, storage facilities, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, veterinarians, schools and day care establishments, hospitals, fire stations and police stations.
Take an inventory of your belongings - record serial numbers when applicable and document with photos.
8 Weeks Prior to Move
Start sorting through your belongings to determine what you don't wish to take with you. Hold a garage sale or contact a local charity to pick up the items.
Ask your accountant to determine if any moving expenses may be tax deductible.
Establish your budget for moving and start obtaining estimates from moving companies. When establishing your budget, account for the cost of special boxes that you will need to purchase for transporting your wardrobe and fragile belongings.
Arrange to have any pertinent school or day care records transferred to your new city. Be sure to check school schedules and enrollment requirements.
Contact your insurance agent(s) to transfer your policies (health, fire, dental, homeowners, life, and automobile) and inquire about any changes that may adjust your policies. Also, verify that moving is covered in your policy - if not, invest in mover's insurance.
5 Weeks Prior to Move
Take an inventory of items that are of significant value or difficult to replace - such as antiques, art collections, jewelry, wills, stock certificates, photos, home videos, etc. Shipping valuable items via Certified Mail or Federal Express and personally moving them are always options.
Make as many of your travel arrangements (flights, hotels, car rentals, buses, etc.) as possible.
Consume or discard items that are perishable or cannot be moved - such as frozen foods.
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5 Weeks Prior to Move (continued)
Obtain a change-of-address kit from your post office and start making a list of people and businesses to notify of your move - family, friends, magazine distributors, banks, business associates and whomever else you choose.
Choose the moving company that best fits your needs and budget. Confirm delivery dates and moving services in the contract.
Most moving companies have a list of items that they will not move - such as plants, firearms, and flammable items. Plan to have those things moved separately.
If you are packing yourself, stock up on supplies (boxes, tape, labels, markers, newspapers, bubble-wrap, etc.). Label the boxes based on the content inside, whether it's fragile and the room where it belongs. Note if an item/box needs to be opened upon arrival - any items that you need to unpack first.
3 Weeks Prior to Move
Touch base with your Sales Associate to review your walk-through and closing date and times.
There may be a number of services that you need to transfer to your new community. Some of these services are non-transferable and must be disconnected then reconnected. Here are are some services you may start checking: newspaper delivery, cable, electric, fuel, gas, telephone, water, lawn maintenance, pool maintenance, housecleaning services and Internet services.
Determine what you'll be taking with you on moving day - such as important or irreplaceable items, toys/games for kids, snacks and a first aid kit.
Confirm moving dates with movers.
Make sure all of your dry cleaning has been
picked up, return any books to the library.
Contact your new city's Department of Motor Vehicles to determine any new driver's license requirements, and transfer plates and/or registration on your vehicles.
Select a bank in your new community - transfer existing and/or set up new accounts, and obtain a safety deposit box if needed.
1 Week Prior to Move
Purchase travelers checks in case of an emergency or unplanned event. Have at least two weeks worth of prescriptions.
When packing, dispose of all flammable items such as aerosol cans, paint, gasoline and any other items that your mover will not move and you do not plan to take with you.
Relax and wait for the big day...
Welcome Home!
Unpack and account for all of your belongings by checking them against your inventory sheet.
Be sure to register to vote in your new community.
For your convenience, we have placed a Custom Care Request Form on our web site.
Finally, enjoy your new home from Homes by Towne®!
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