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Preparing for the Big Move

When it comes to making a smooth move is to avoid surprises, get coordinated in advance. Use this checklist to monitor your progress.

Moving Checklist
	Start planning early. Once you are reasonably confident that you will be proceeding with the purchase, start weeding out your current possessions. Toss (or give away, or sell at a yard sale) things that you don't want to move. This goes a long way toward uncluttering your life, too!
	Compare moving plans. Are you going to want to do the entire move yourself? Will you want a professional mover to handle the entire process? Don't wait until the last minute--or you may be doing the whole move on your own. Compare rates and services as well as availabilty.
	Prepare a list of all those who will need to be contacted about your change of address (credit cards, schools, etc.) You can print out a Move-out contact checklist here.
	Prepare a list of all those who will need to be contacted at your new home (utilities, schools, etc.) You can print out a move-in contact checklist here.
	Start packing early. Anything that you are sure you will not be using before moving day should get boxed.
	Determine a "staging area" where any items that are ready to be moved are placed. This saves a lot of the aggravation associated with having boxes scattered throughout your present living quarters and gives you a place to look should you need an item that is already packed.
	Mark every box and carton. Again, it makes it much easier if you need an item before you move, and makes it much simpler after you move. Unpacking will probably be somewhat of a gradual process--this way you know where the most necessary items are located.

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