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— MOVING ON
— MOVING YOURSELF
— BEFORE THE TRUCK RENTAL...CREATE A PERSONAL INVENTORY
LIST
— HIRING PROFESSIONAL MOVERS
— KIDS AND MOVING
— MOVING CHECKLIST
— BEFORE YOU LEAVE
— MOVING DAY
— AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS
— PLACES TO NOTIFY OF IMPENDING ADDRESS CHANGE
MOVING ON
Congratulations! Moving into your new home will most definitely
be an exciting time for you and your family. It is, however, a time
when you should consider putting in place a well-thought plan to
help reduce the level of stress you may experience during the weeks
leading up to your move.
MOVING YOURSELF
The first step in any "plan of attack" is to decide if you will
move yourself or hire professionals. If you decide that moving yourself
is in your best interests, then your first step will be to rent
a truck. The size of the truck you rent will depend on a number
of things, most notably the extent of your belongings and the distance
between your old and new home. The truck rental company can recommend
and help you decide the size of the vehicle you'll need.
In addition to the actual cost to rent the truck, be aware that
you may be responsible for mileage and additional fees if you decide
to accept the company's pads, dollies, blankets, packing materials,
and boxes.
Once you've decided on a truck, your next step is to find some movers.
Of course, your family and friends will prove invaluable in the
loading and unloading of your items from the truck. One potential
negative to doing it yourself is an accident. For instance, if someone
in your party breaks an item, you would be responsible for replacing
it. You can, however, look into purchasing an "insurance rider"
to cover your items. Ask your mover or contact your insurance agent
for more information about a rider package.
To help avoid accidents and keep your items safe during transport,
pack your truck from back to front and bottom to top. And, drive
slowly.
BEFORE THE TRUCK RENTAL... CREATE A PERSONAL INVENTORY
LIST
Whether you move yourself or choose a professional mover, you should
create a personal inventory of all of your belongings - and arrange
the list by each room in your home. The list will serve as an important
valuation tool should you lose or break any items in your home -
or in the unfortunate event your belongings are stolen from you.
Your list will also act as a permanent inventory of your valuables
for future insurance purposes as well. As such, you should attach
any invoices you have saved over the years.
The following is list of items that might fall into your inventory
list:
- Antiques
- Art
Collections
- China
Collections
- Computer
Equipment
- Consumer
Electronics
- Crystal
- Figurines
- Firearms
- Jewelry
- Manuscripts
- Oriental
Rugs
- Silver
- Stamp
Collections
- Stones
Or Gems
- Tapestries
HIRING
PROFESSIONAL MOVERS
If you decide to hire a professional mover, your personal inventory
list will serve your interests well. For example, when gathering
estimates (at least three), you can show the mover everything you
plan to move and show the same inventory list to each mover you
interview (compare apples to apples).
Movers will most likely quote you hourly rates based on the amount
of time it will take to deliver and unload your items. Be aware
that you will incur additional fees for packing and unpacking, and
disconnecting and hooking up appliances. And, if you're moving to
a big city or apartment complex and several flights of stairs or
an elevator be involved, expect to pay more. Large items will also
raise your costs.
Once you decide which mover best suits your needs, you will receive
from that company an "Order For Service" which should include an
option of choosing either a binding or non-binding estimate. If
you are comfortable with the items you'll be moving and don't expect
any major change to the inventory list, then you might consider
a binding estimate to lock-in costs. Conversely, if you're unsure,
choose a non-binding estimate and expect to pay a bit more.
Upon completion of the move and before paying your movers, make
certain to review your "bill of lading" carefully and to keep a
copy. The bill of lading may come in handy in the event you have
to file an insurance claim and will serve to ensure all of your
items were delivered.
KIDS AND MOVING
Change is frightening; the unknown is difficult for any individual
to cope with, especially children. To make the move less stressful
for both you and your children, set in place a plan that addresses
a child's emotional concerns while at the same time gets them actively
involved in the move itself.
A few suggestions:
- Ask
your child how they feel about the move, listen to their feelings
and then share your feelings with them. Assure your children
that the entire family has to make changes and accept the move.
- Allow
your children to be a part of the packing and moving stages
to keep them actively involved in the process. This allows your
children to be independent and to witness first-hand continuity
- the move from their old home to their new one.
- Give
your child her own labels, rubber stamps, pencils, crayons,
and encourage her to label her items and boxes, where appropriate.
Again knowing her "stuff" is a part of the move allows her to
be a part of the process.
- Do
not pack your child's personal things like her favorite stuffed
animal or his Videogame. That way, there remains a level of comfort
the day of the move.
- Have
a mixer to help your children say good-bye to friends. As you
would at a birthday party, take photos, gather addresses and
video the event.
- Contact
the school system and the recreational organization(s) your
child is likely to participate in. Get all the information you
can and share it with your children.
- For
your very young children, try not to expect them to accomplish
change during the move. For example, during the moving process
try not to start toilet training, weaning off of mother's milk
or new foods. The added stress of a move won't be good for you
or your child.
MOVING
CHECKLIST
The following is a list to consider when preparing for your move.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
- Give
your forwarding address ASAP to the Post Office (obtain a change
of address kit, and complete it), the bank, credit card companies,
publication subscriptions, friends and family, insurance carriers
- life, auto, death, investments, health care providers, etc.
- Inquire
about refunds from utility companies like gas, water, electric,
telephone, cable, Internet, fuel and garbage. Cancel current
service and have new services installed at your new home.
- Get
your records in order such as arrangements to transfer your
children's school records, obtain records from doctors, dentists,
lawyers, accountants, etc. Transfer all of your bank accounts
to a new branch location.
- Keep
a record of all expenses related to the move, some of which
may be tax-deductible.
- Inquire
about legislation that may impact your family life. Are there
pet regulations for licenses and vaccinations, pool considerations,
parking violations, building permits, etc?
- Clean,
empty or discard your appliances and other household items such
as carpets, clothing, furniture, curtains, charcoal grill, refrigerator,
flammable household aerosol cleaning supplies, etc.
- Finalize
details with moving company.
- Provide
your family and friends with a travel route, moving plan and
inventory list.
- Secure
your pre-packing materials such as Furniture pads, crumpled
newspapers, hand truck, scissors, dolly, utility knife, packing
tape, bubble wrap, Styrofoam peanuts, boxes (did I say boxes?),
markers, labels, string and/or rope.
- If
you've hired a professional mover or are doing it yourself,
have the packing completed before loading the truck. Will you
need additional storage at your new location?
- Hold
a "we're moving" garage sale.
- Have
your car checked by a professional. Alert the technician that
you're moving and need your car in appropriate condition.
- Pack
a "moving day" box or two with any or all of the following:
Pack
a box for instant needs on arrival. Mark the box "To be loaded last
and Unloaded first." Package each group of items separately in labeled
paper bags. Here are some suggestions.
Cleaning
- Powdered
detergent
- Sponge
- Paper
towels
- Dish
towels
- Dish
cloth
- Kitchen
cleanser
- Window
cleaner
- Scouring
pads
Kitchen
- Paper
plates, cups, napkins
- Plastic
knives, forks, spoons
- Small
saucepan
- Serving
spoons
- Aluminum
foil
- Snacks
- Easy-to-open
cans of pudding
- Dry
soup mix
- Sandwich
spreads
- Jars
of cheese
- Package
of crackers
- Boxes
of dry cereals
- Instant
coffee, tea, chocolate
- Instant
creamer, sugar, salt
Bathroom
- Towels
and face cloths
- Toilet
tissue
- Facial
tissue
- Soap,
hand lotion, deodorant
- Toothbrushes
and toothpaste
Miscellaneous
- Reading
materials
- Puzzles
- Last-Minute
Packing
- Cellular
telephone
- Light
bulbs
- Flashlight
- Hammer,
screwdriver, pliers, assorted nails and screws
- Shelf
paper
- Trash
bags and ties
- Children
- Coloring
books and crayons
- A
favorite toy or two
MOVING
DAY
- Make
sure your mover (or friends/family) has the exact address and
proper directions to your new home.
- Have
enough cash or travelers checks in hand to cover costs of moving
and expenses until you finalize paperwork with your new financial
institutions.
- Keep
your expensive jewelry or other smaller, expensive items on
your person.
- Is
your pet cared for?
- Take
one more "walk-through" of the home.
- Leave
your old keys needed by new tenants or owners with REALTOR®
or owner. Lock all doors and windows.
- Inspect
all boxes coming off the truck. You should itemize them on your
inventory list.
- Install
new locks.
- Check
your utilities to make sure they are properly connected.
AT
YOUR NEW ADDRESS
- Register
to vote!
- Register
your car - or you may be hit a fee!
- Register
your family in your new place of worship.
- Make
certain your home is in proper working order. Check appliances,
pilot light on stove and water heater. Make a phone call, take
a shower, heat food in the microwave.
- Have
your funds ready for closing.
- Go
to your new post office or ask mailperson if any of your mail
is being held.
- Have
your licenses - any and all - reflect your new address.
- Align
yourself with new professionals, if necessary - dentist, doctor,
accountant, veterinarian.
PLACES
TO NOTIFY OF IMPENDING ADDRESS CHANGE
Utilities
- Electric
- Gas
- Water
- Telephone
- Fuel
- Trash
removal
Professional
Services
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Accountant
- Lawyer
- Real
estate Agent
- Stock
broker
Insurance
Agents
- Life
- Health
- Fire
- Auto
- Boat
Established
Business Accounts
- Credit
cards
- Motor
Vehicle Department
- Finance
companies
- Banks
- Department
stores
Government
and Public Offices
- Social
Security Administration
- Federal
and state income tax offices
Publications
- Newspapers
- Magazines
Credit
Card Companies
- Bank
cards
- Oil
companies
- Store
cards
- Other
cards
Miscellaneous
- Relatives
and friends
- Business
associates
- Book
and record clubs
- Schools
and colleges
- Church
- Landlord,
if you are a tenant and tenants, if you are a landlord.
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