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It is now crunch time but there is
no need to panic as you are sticking to your plan and
taking care of the things that you need to do before the
Big Day comes sneaking up on you.
As moving day gets even closer, here are some other
things to keep in mind:
- You will want to very clearly label and separate out those
items that you want to take with you (such as important
documents, high value items - jewelry, collectibles) and
those items that you moving company will be transporting
for you.
- Go around and label any of the boxes that fall into the
categories of "Fragile", "Do Not Load" and "Load Last"
with clear, easy to read stickers.
- Now that your home is probably full of wide open spaces, it
is a good time for a last minute check of minor repairs
that might be needed before you leave your home. If you
rent, you may be able to make small fixes that will help
you to get the maximum security deposit back from your
landlord. If you are selling a home that you own,
completing these minor repairs could save you the
trouble of having last minute conditions to your closing
of escrow or having to arrange for repairs once you have
left the area.
- If the weather allows for it, try to mow your yard one last
time to prevent it from getting overgrown and unsightly
during the transition to the new owner.
- You will want to empty out, defrost and clean your
refrigerator, freezer and to clean your stove at least
24-48 hours before moving them to give them a chance to
air out before they are packed and loaded onto the
moving truck. Try using baking soda to get rid of any
odors. You can leave a container of baking soda in the
refrigerator to help keep the scent fresh.
- Prepare those items you will need while your household
goods are in transit. You should go ahead and complete
the packing of you and your family's suitcases. You will
also want to confirm travel arrangements to make sure
that everything will still be on schedule.
- Make sure your certified moving consultant knows all of
your new contact information, including both your
address while your goods are in transit and the best
number to reach you at via telephone.
- Confirm with your certified moving consultant how you will
be paying for their services. Many moving companies will
accept credit cards but others may require cash on
delivery (COD) payment. Ensure you fully understand how
payment will be handled before move day.
- If you are moving to a building with an elevator make sure
the elevator will be available on your intended day and
time of arrival at your destination.
- You should plan to hand carry all of your important
personal documents (e.g. passport, wills, diplomas,
stock certificates, etc.) and other small, high value
items such as jewelry, coin collections and family
photos. Make one or more clearly marked folders to help
you keep these items organized. Gather keys, alarm
codes, garage door openers and be prepared to hand them
over to the new owner or real estate agent.
- Pack your "first night box," which should contain a couple
of days of clothing a set of basic toiletries that you
will need when you first arrive in your new home.
Now that you have gotten all of these details out of the
way, try to plan to get a very sound night's sleep in
the evening leading up to move day. The actual move day
will likely prove to be physically exhausting and then
upon arrival in your new residence, you will need to
adjust to new surroundings and in some cases even
different time zones.
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