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1. Give your
forwarding address to the post office, usually 2-4 weeks ahead of the
move.
2. Notify our charge
cards, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of
address.
3. Develop a list of
friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the
move.
4. Arrange to have
utilities disconnected at your old home and connected at your new
one.
5. Cancel the
newspaper.
6. Check insurance
coverage for moved items. Usually movers only cover what they pack.
7. Clean out appliances and
prepare them for moving, if applicable.
8. 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.
9. Check with your condo or co-op about
restrictions on using the elevator or particular exits.
10. Have a "first open" box
with the things you'll need most—toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors,
hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks,
and toothpaste.
Plus, if
you're moving out of town:
1. Get copies of medical and dental records and
prescriptions for your family and your pets.
2. Get copies of children's school records for
transfer.
3. Ask friends for
introductions to anyone they know in your new
neighborhood.
4. Consider
special car needs for pets when traveling.
5. Let a friend or relative know your
route.
6. Carry traveler's
checks or an ATM card for ready cash until you can open a bank
account.
7. Empty your safety
deposit box.
8. Put plants in
boxes with holes for air circulation if you're moving in cold
weather.
To help calculate your
moving costs, visit
http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/movecalcin.html?NETSCAPE_LIVEWIRE.src=homestore&dg=pm&gate=realtor
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