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Plan ahead to make Moving Day simple.

Moving into a new home is definitely hard work but it doesn’t have to be stressful too. Take the stress out of Move-in Day by planning ahead. This timeline will help you take care of everything with tips for moving into your new house before the big day comes!

One Month Prior

• Create an inventory of everything you plan to move.
• Eliminate everything you don't want to move.
• Notify the post office of your move and complete a change of address form.
• Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, etc. of your change of address.
• Select and finalize dates and costs with your moving company.
• Obtain family medical and dental records if you are moving out of the area.
• Notify your children's schools of the move.
• Contact your utilities. Schedule a disconnection of services for the day after you move. Schedule the connection of services at your new home to begin the day before you move.
• Make your travel arrangements if necessary (airlines, hotels, etc.).
• Obtain medical records of your pets and schedule transportation for them if necessary.
• Decide the furniture layout of your new home to save you time on moving day.

Two Weeks Prior

• Begin serious packing, beginning with those things rarely used.
• Contact your homeowner’s insurance company to verify coverage.
• Transfer prescriptions to a pharmacy in your new area.
• Contact your bank to change your address.

One Week Prior

• Pack a bag with items you DO NOT want to place in the moving van (i.e. jewelry, valuables, and important papers).
• Defrost your freezer and refrigerator if needed.
• Dispose of all toxic or flammable items before moving items such as lawn mowers.

ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME!