​8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING:

• Contact a van line or rental truck company and get estimates.

• If you have unwanted or unneeded items, plan a garage sale and set a date or arrange a pick-up by a local

   charity.

• Arrange to transfer school records if you have children.

• Start a "move file" for all receipts, papers, and estimates related to your move.

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​​6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING:​​​​
​• Select a van line or rental truck   company and arrange pick-up and delivery dates.
• If you are moving to a new city, ask your attorney, doctor and other providers for referrals and necessary ​

   records.

• If you have pets, schedule a check-up and get a copy of veterinary records.
• Set schedules with real estate agents and/or landlords.
• Schedule a professional home inspection for your new home by calling Pinpoint home inspections office.

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​​​​4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING:​​​​​​
​• Schedule disconnect dates with your local utility company (or companies).
• Notify the appropriate utility company (or companies) of connect dates in the new home.
• Cancel newspaper subscription and trash pick-up effective on your move date.
• Check with your local post office for change of address information and forms.​

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​1 WEEK BEFORE MOVING:​​​​​
​• Clean out refrigerator and defrost (if necessary) freezer.
• Have your car serviced if you will be moving/driving a long distance.
• Confirm connect dates for utilities in your new home.
• Transfer or close your local bank account.
• Be sure to get all items from your safety deposit box.​

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​​​MOVING DAY:​​​​​
​• Spend the entire day at home with the movers.
• Carry any valuables or family heirlooms with you.
• Just before the movers leave, take a final tour of your home.  Make sure nothing has been left in drawers,

  closets, garage rafters, or in the attic space.
• As you leave, be sure all windows and doors are closed and locked.

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AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:​​​​​
​• Obtain numbers needed in an emergency, such as the fire and police departments.
• Check with the post office to see if there is any mail that is being held for you.
• Register your cars.  Also, register to vote in your new area.
• Enroll children in school. Remember to take prior school and medical records with you.​​