Moving Check List

Take a full inventory of the items you will move. Obtain a written appraisal of antique items to verify their value. (Don’t wax or oil wood furniture before moving, because some products may soften the wood, making it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads.) Discard, sell or give away things you won’t need (or haven’t used in ages and think you might but never will!)

Consult with your mover before planning to move any plants.
Dispose of all flammables such as cleaning fluids and aerosol cans.
Drain the fuel from your power mower and other machinery.
Discard partly used containers of any substance that may leak.

Unplug all electronic equipment such as television sets, home computers, stereos, etc. 24 hours in advance of a move so they will be at room temperature on moving day. Moving a TV set and other electronic equipment in which heat is still retained could cause internal damage.

Return all library books and borrowed items.
Update your address book.

Notify the following of your new address a month before you move:

Post office	Banks/Loan companies
Social security office	Insurance companies
Attorney	Charge accounts
Magazines, book clubs, newspapers	Employer

Write down important phone numbers and arrange cut-off dates:

Electric company	Gas company
Garbage company	Water company
Phone company

Arrange transfer of:

School records	Safe deposit boxes
Medical/dental records	Savings accounts
Veterinary records	Legal records

Be sure to obtain a sufficient supply of important medical prescriptions.
Make arrangements for moving your pets.

If you are doing the packing, obtain materials and begin packing at least two weeks prior to the move. (Don’t come to a screeching halt every time you see a good looking box on the roadside.)

Keep a record of all tax-deductible moving expenses and receipts.

Set aside essential, daily-used items. Pack them last. Unload first.

Clothing	Medicine	Tool kit
Pet food	Emergency items	Light bulbs
Toilet articles	Cooking utensils	Snacks
Bed linens/towels	Cleaning supplies	Favorite toys
Favorite games	Instant foods
Hardware from disassembled items

Make sure your mover knows where to contact you or your designated
representative during the move.
Confirm your valuation amount and shipping dates as they appear
on the Bill of Lading.
Be certain to check off all items at delivery.

PRESENTED BY: Katherine Breig
REALTOR® Associate ~ Greg Malik Real Estate Group ~