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the Ultimate Mover's Checklist

ForRent.com NATIONS LEADING APARTMENT RESOURCE the ULTIMATE MOVER'S checklist FOR RENT Packing up boxes and removing all those pictures from the wall that represent your memories can make a huge impact upon your life. In fact, moving is known to be one of life's most stressful experiences. [1] Even if you can afford movers, it can be difficult on you -- both emotionally and physically. Save yourself some headaches, heartbreaks and cash by using this infographic to check off important steps to get you from one place to the next. Get Ready & Give Notice Your rental agreement most likely has a Generally 30-60 clause stating how much advance notice you must give before moving. 12.71] days. * Start Sorting Before packing As you're sorting, everything up, purge, take inventory of sell or donate your belongings. You'll use this later.(2) unwanted items. [5] Round up your records Make sure you have all your family's important records handy. School Memberships Bank Worship Medical Service Organizations Prescriptions Chamber of Commerce I Veterinary Gym [2,5,71 - Purchase packing materials Use the free Weight and Volume Calculator at 123movers.com to help determine how many boxes and trucks you'll need. Pack & Plan Take your time packing, and it will save you a lot of time later. Use plenty of boxes 14 It's better to have several smaller, lighter boxes than a few cumbersome, heavy ones. Label everything! • Clearly mark what is in each box. BATH • Number boxes for easy inventory. Make sure you keep a copy of the inventory list with you. Kitchen • Mark what room each box should be placed in at your new home. [4, 5] Hire a Pro 123MOVERS% • Professional movers can certainly make life easier. • Use a service such as 123movers.com to get quotes and compare. [3] • Your moving company also should help you with inventory. [41 Last-minute Minutiae Remember all those little things to wrap up your exit. Schedule a Defrost your freezer Arrange for plenty of walk-through with your and refrigerator and time off for the former landlord. [2,41 clean the old place. moving days. 12,5] Consume or donate items Arrange for Taking photos of the you don't want to move, baby-sittin space during the final such as produce, frozen g during walk through is a good foods, etc. [4] the move. idea in case of a dispute. 4 Forward & Flip Arrange to have your utilities and deliveries arrive with you in your new place. M Turn off old utilities and turn on new utilities [2,4,5,7] Sewage & Garbage Power & Gas Water Cable Phone Internet Forward your mail As soon as you know your new address, V Let everyone know your new address: fill out the USPS address change form. You may do it online at USPS.gov. • Bank V Notify State • Old utilities (for final billings) • Subscription and prescription services Get your driver's license and other • A business that may require your address IDs updated. 12] • Anyone who sends you mail! [2,4,5,7) Resources Try ForRent.com to search for your new place. You will also find tools such as a customized time-sensitive moving checklist, city guides and tips for a kid- and / or pet-friendly move. 161 Go to 123movers.com to shop for and compare moving companies, packing materials and storage - even if you are moving overseas. Sources [1] http://www.essortment.com/tips-reducing-moving-stress-16072.html [2] http://www.forrent.com/moversChecklist.php [3] http://www.123movers.com/ [4] http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/02/29/8-great-moving-day-tips/ [5] http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/moving/moving-checklist-00000000000208/index.html [6] http://www.forrent.com/apartment-tips.php [7] http://www.first30days.com/moving-to-a-new-city/tip/184 ForRent.com NATION'S LEADING APARTMENT RESOURCE Room |

the Ultimate Mover's Checklist

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