Please feel free to use our checklist in helping you move. If you would like to download or print this checklist, we have made it available in pdf format here.

• Gather and prepare all necessary forms for notifying your bank, doctor's offices, insurance agents, creditors, utilities, and of course family & friends.
• If required, contact moving companies for at least 3 quotes, carefully checking references, the value of quote, and what insurance is provided.
• Plan your meals to use up remaining frozen food items so you can move fewer items.
• Remove all unnecessary items allowing you to plan and prepare more efficiently.

• Contact Moving company to plan dates/time.
• Consider either donating or having a moving sale to get rid of those items not moving with you.
• Check all forgotten areas for items you might miss, such as closets, attic and garage.
• Prepare forms and/or change of address requests for everyone listed above and submit prior to moving.
• Inquire about medical professionals that are available in your new area. Consider asking your current doctor for a recommendation.
• Make sure your tax advisor and/or accountant is aware of your moving information in order to maximize your tax deductions relating to the selling/buying of your home.

• Inquire about refunds for all unused services such as homeowner's insurance, prepaid utilities, and security deposits, or request a credit to be applied for the new services.
• Setup final readings on all utilities and request disconnects for old services if applicable (Check with Kathy regarding the final water reading).
• Group all important documents together making preparations to ensure that they travel safely and securely.
• Prepare house for cleaning and/or repairs as necessary to make an easy sale process.

• Consider child care for children younger than 8, allowing your move to progress smoothly.
• Arrange travel plans for your family, possibly spending a night in a hotel allowing for the family to get rest before moving everything into the new home.

• If applicable, make sure that pets have a place to stay during the transition.
• Depending on distance, you may want to make sure all vehicles are properly maintained.
• Double-check all change of address notices have been mailed.

• Review arrangements with the moving company and friends & family if assisting.

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