| Action Steps |
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| 60 Days Before the Move... |
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| 1. Obtain at least 3 quotations from movers and be sure to clarify/request the following: |
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| - Specific dates of move |
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| - Location of all items (on/off property) |
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| - Boxes/packing materials provided at no cost |
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| - Cost of insurance and deductible |
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| - Size of truck and anticipated number of trips |
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| - Ability to move oversized items (large plants/trees) |
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| - Maximum cost of the move |
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| - Methods of moving pets |
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| - Anticipated length of time for move and start time |
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| - Length of time in business |
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| - References from local clients |
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| - Number of works provided for move |
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| 2. Conduct Open House/Yard Sale to dispose of unwanted items |
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| 3. Dispose of any items that cannot be sold or given away |
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| 4. Prepare a list of all suppliers and friends that must be notified (including phone numbers) |
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| - Electrical supplier |
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| - Cable |
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| - Water |
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| - Gas/heat company |
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| - Friends/family |
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| - Banks & financial instutions (re. bank accounts, deposit boxes, credit cards, etc) |
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| - Car and other licenses |
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| - Magazines/newspapers and other subscriptions |
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| - Clubs and other organizations |
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| - Insurance companies |
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| 5. Determine where moving boxes can be obtained and at what cost |
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| 6. If a long-distance move, detremine the best way transport all vehicles to the new destination |
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| 30 Days Before the Move... |
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| 1. Contact all suppliers (i.e. insurance and utilities) at the new house to ensure service is available the day prior to the move |
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| 2. Contact the property manager - if living in a high-rise - to reserve the elevator for move day |
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| 3. Finalize details with the moving company and execute the purchase order which will cover critical needs |
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| 4. Contact insurance rep to make sure property insurance is organized |
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| 5. Commence packing and ensure that: |
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| - You pack all the items you require after the day of the move last (kitchen, bathroom supplies, linens, etc) |
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| - All boxes are properly labelled by room |
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| - Fragile items (china, glass, etc) are packed in wrapping paper |
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| - Boxes marked fragile are placed to one side to be loaded on the truck at the end |
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| - Use magic markers to identify boxes as pen may not be visble |
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| The Day of the Move... |
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| 1. ? |
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| 2. Deliver children and pets to new location |
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| 3. Oversee disconnection of appliances |
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| 4. Contact all utilities at new location to ensure they will be operational |
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| Sit Back and Relax - You're Done! |
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Getting Ready to Move 
