Caroline Virginia - Relocation Planning

Moving Calendar at Realtor.com:

http://move.realtor.com/move/calendar/moving-calendar.aspx?poe=realtor

At Old Home

Be sure to include such tasks as providing the post office, your bank, credit card companies, and publications to which you subscribe with your new address.

Let your insurance agent know about the move to ensure that your personal property will be covered at both houses.

Call the utility companies ahead of time to arrange for the cut-off and turn-on dates for gas, electricity, water and telephone service.

Put important documents, such as birth or marriage certificates, tax returns and home ownership documents together in a safe place as you pack, so that you can locate them easily.

Remove light fixtures or other attached items.

?? Pack and move 1 room at a time

At New Home

Clue Report

Insurance Cost sheet

Paint and repair

Install replacement fixtures

TOP 10 MOVING MISTAKES by Moovers Inc.

#1 Not knowing the hidden fees.
If you are choosing a mover just on the hourly rate, then you´re making a BIG mistake! Nearly ALL moving companies charge hidden fees, but we don´t! The most common fee is a fuel surcharge, which often times will increase your hourly rate by nearly $20. Below is a list of common fees that most movers charge. Rest assured, we do NOT charge any of these fees!

#2 Not knowing if a mover has workers comp insurance.
#4 Asking too few questions!
#5 Not Checking for Referrals!
#6 Miscalculating the value of FREE services.
#7 Not knowing the size of the truck.

MOVING COUNTDOWN CHECKLIST

6-8 WEEKS TO MOVING DAY

• Decide what household items you want to keep.
• Begin an inventory of all household goods.
• Decide whether you will start packing or hire the moving company to do so.
• Transfer children's school records.
• Call Moovers to set up a date for your move.
• Notify the post office that you are moving.
• Notify friends, relatives, and businesses of your new address.
• Entirely clear the house of all items that you will not be taking with you.
• Have a "garage sale" to lighten the load and decrease the expenses of your move.
• Donate items to a local charity. Obtain receipts for potential tax deductions.
• Begin to use up your food and only buy what you need before moving.

3-4 WEEKS TO MOVING DAY

• Purchase boxes and packing supplies and begin packing!
• If your moving company is packing you, arrange for them to do so one to two days before your scheduled move date.
• Set a date to have the utilities disconnected in your present home.
• Set a date to have the utilities connected in your new home.
• Arrange travel plans and make any necessary hotel reservations .
• Return any loaned or borrowed items (library books, video rentals, etc.).
• Properly dispose of any hazardous items. There are certain items federal law prohibits us from moving (see "Non-Allowables" list at bottom of page).
• If necessary, reserve apartment elevator for scheduled moving time.

1-2 WEEKS TO MOVING DAY

• Arrange to move pets.
• Decide what you want to do with plants.
• Transfer all bank accounts and close safety deposit box.
• Cancel newspaper delivery.
• Have enough temporary items to last at least two weeks (ex. perscriptions, pills).
• Make arrangements to pay for your move.

1-2 DAYS TO MOVING DAY

• Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers to be moved.
• Have us pack your goods, unless you have done it yourself.
• Take personal and valuable items into your own possession during the move.

MOVING DAY

• Be on hand to answer questions and give directions to movers and stay until they are finished.
• At the end of the move, take one final look through the house to make certain nothing has been left behind.
• Provide the driver with directions to your new home.
• Provide the driver with a contact phone that you can be reached on during the move.
• You must pay the driver before your goods can be unloaded. This is a Federal requirement for interstate moves.