"Moving yourself? You supply the pizza and sodas to your buddies. I'll supply the moving truck - free of charge! Just don't ask me to help with the heavy boxes."
Because my role is to make your next move easier, I provide the use of a moving truck free of charge to all of my clients. What's the catch? Nothing other than you have to bring it back!
Contact me today for details.
Relocating tips
Six weeks before you move
Fill out post office change of address cards.
Send your new address to anyone that might need it -- insurance agents (also ask if your homeowners policy covers your possessions while moving), credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, friends, relatives, etc.
Four weeks before you move
Start packing. (If your mover is doing the packing, arrange for it to be done one or two days before loading begins.)
Gather valuable personal papers that you may need at your destination location, including medical and dental records, school records, birth certificates, etc.
Make travel plans and arrange hotel reservations.
Three weeks before you move
Arrange to have utilities (gas, electric, phone, cable, water, etc.) disconnected in your present home, and connected at your new home.
Ready car registration and insurance records for transfer. Notify State Motor Vehicle Bureau of your new address.
Arrange for child care on moving day.
Two weeks before you move
Arrange to move pets.
Check with mover about moving house plants. (Some movers will not move plants.)
Dispose of all items too dangerous to move, including flammable liquids.
If necessary, have your automobile serviced and ready for the trip.
One week before you move
Transfer all bank accounts, withdraw items and close safety deposit boxes. Consider traveler's checks.
Have enough medication to last at least two weeks. Have prescriptions forwarded to a pharmacy at your new destination.
Cancel newspaper delivery.
Two days before you move
Have mover pack your goods (unless doing it yourself).
Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers to be moved.
Set aside valuable items to carry with you including jewelry, vital documents, money and valuable small items.
Moving day
Be on hand to answer questions and give directions to movers and stay until they are finished.
Accompany driver for inventory of your household goods.
Make sure you have your copies of the bill of lading and inventory. Keep this until your possessions are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
Before the van leaves, take one final look through the house to make certain nothing has been left behind.
Give the driver directions to your new home and notify the driver and the van line where you can be reached during the move.
Delivery day
Be on hand to answer any questions and give directions.
You must pay the driver before your goods can be unloaded. This is a Federal requirement for interstate moves.
Supervise unloading and unpacking. Check carefully for any damaged or missing items. Note on the inventory any damaged boxes or obvious damage to unboxed items before you sign anything.
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