Tips For Moving

Simple Moving Tips:
1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually 2-4 weeks ahead of the move.
2. Notify your charge cards, magazine/newspaper subscriptions, alarm monitoring service, employer and bank of the change of address.
3. Make a list of friends, relatives, businesses and colleagues who need to be aware of the move.
4. Arrange to have utilities disconnected at your old home and connected at your new one.
5. Check insurance coverage for moved items. Usually movers only cover what they pack.
6. Clean out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable.
7. Note the weight of the goods you’ll have moved, since long-distance moves are usually billed according to weight. Watch for movers that use excessive padding to add weight.
8. Check with your condo or co-op about restrictions on using the elevator or particular exits.
9. Have an “Open First” box with the things you’ll need most—toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pens and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste.

If you’re moving out of town:
1. Get copies of prescriptions, medical and dental records for your family and pets.
2. Get copies of children’s school records for transfer.
3. Consider special car needs for pets when traveling.
4. Let a friend or relative know your route and timeline for your destination.
5. Carry traveler’s checks or an ATM card for easily accessible cash until you can open a bank account.
6. Empty your safety deposit box.