Book the movers. You can choose to have the movers pack everything, or just the breakables, or you can pack yourself. It’s a good idea to obtain estimates from several different companies.

IF YOU RENT YOUR PRESENT HOME:

• Give necessary written notice to your landlord and make arrangements for the return of any monies you have on deposit.

AT YOUR “NEW” HOME:

• Make arrangements for the gas and electric utilities, water softener, telephone and cable TV to be connected on the day the sale closes.

GENERAL:

• Get “Change of Address” cards from the post office and send out well before moving day.


• Have the post office forward your mail to your new address.


• Cancel any contracted services and pre-authorized cheques.


• Inform gardening, dry cleaning, garbage pick-up, newspapers, magazines, diaper and other home services. Arrange for service at your new address.


• Obtain a letter of introduction from your current branch to help establish new accounts. Transfer trust or bank accounts and securities.


• Cancel or transfer social, athletic, civic, religious or business affiliations and memberships.


• Arrange for transfer of medical, dental, prescription and optical records.


• Change the address on your driver’s license(s) effective the day of the move.


• Collect all items out for cleaning, repair or storage. e.g. fur coats, dry cleaning.


• Make special arrangements for the moving of perishables, such as plants.


• Make special arrangements for the moving of your pets.


• Dispose safely of all flammable liquids as it is illegal for movers to carry them.

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