| 1. Study company relocation policy to see what expenses are covered and which vendors are approved |
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| 2. Check which moving expenses will be tax deductible |
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| 3. Notify landlord of your intention to move |
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| 4. Estimate moving van costs |
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| 5. Find an exclusive buyer’s agent in you destination city* |
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| 6. Contact moving van lines for estimates |
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| 7. Estimate the amount you can spend on a house* |
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| 8. Have a lender pre-qualify you before you shop for a home* |
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| 9. If you will need child care in your new location, start looking into it |
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| 10. Choose the van line for your move |
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| 11. Update your address book of friends & relatives |
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| 12. Make a list of people you need to notify |
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| 13. Obtain a change of address kit from the post office |
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| 14. Begin filling out change of address notifications |
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| 15. Begin sorting out those items you do not intend to move |
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| 16. Plan a date for garage sale |
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| 17. Choose a new house* |
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| 18. Arrange house financing and set tentative closing dates* |
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| 19. Check school schedules and enrollment requirements |
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| 20. Obtain information from area religious institutions |
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| 21. Check how to obtain new driver’s licenses, license plates |
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| 22. Contact agent for new home, auto insurance |
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| 23. Select a new bank, establish accounts and safe deposit box |
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| 24. Plan how you will arrange furniture in your new residence and make a list of things you will need to buy |
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| 25. If you have not found a new residence, obtain a post office box for forwarding |
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| 26. Obtain names, phone numbers and requirements [such as deposits] for utility companies |
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| 27. Arrange for transfer of school records |
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| 28. Schedule pickup and delivery dates with your mover and arrange storage, if necessary |
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| 29. Sort belongings into 3 groups: those you will dispose of, take with you and ship with mover |
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| 30. For high value items you will be shipping, obtain an appraisal and gather receipts |
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| 31. Make your travel arrangements |
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| 32. Hold your garage sale, give items to charity |
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| 33. Verify your schedule with real estate agents, landlords and arrange interim housing if necessary |
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| 34. Reconfirm with your mover dates for packing, pick-up and delivery |
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| 35. Send out change of address cards to post office, friends, relatives, magazines, newspaper, etc |
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| 36. Gather personal records from doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, schools, religious institutions |
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| 37. Notify current utilities [gas, phone, electric, water, cable, etc] of disconnect dates and forwarding address |
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| 38. Contact new utilities to tell them when to commence service |
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| 39. Notify credit card companies of change of address |
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| 40. Apply for new bank cards and local store charge cards |
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| 41. Plan where to spend your last night in current location |
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| 42. Transfer bank accounts and safe deposit box |
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| 43. Notify your stock broker or investment counselor |
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| 44. Settle any outstanding bills |
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| 45. Obtain veterinary records and licenses, get new tags if needed and arrange for pet transportation |
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| 46. If a high rise is involved in your move, reserve the elevator for moving day |
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| 47. Drain oil and gas from your power equipment |
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| 48. Cancel deliveries and services such as newspapers, diaper service, trash collection, etc as of moving day |
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| 49. Arrange for someone to watch children on moving day |
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| 50. Arrange for someone to watch pets on moving day |
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| 51. Order newspaper subscription for your new address |
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| 52. Defrost freezer. Get rid of perishable food you won’t eat before moving |
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| 53. Give your plants a loving home |
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| 54. If you are driving, get your car serviced |
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| 55. Pack your luggage and anything you are taking with you |
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| 56. Use only those household items you absolutely need – everything else should be ready to go |
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| 57. Obtain traveler’s checks or method of payment for trip expenses and payment to movers |
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| 58. Return telephones or any other equipment that might be leased |
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| 59. Before the movers leave, check through the house, including the attic, to make sure nothing was missed |
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| 60. Stay over night in a hotel, or with friends and family. Leave the next morning fresh for you new home |
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