| REALTOR VICTORIA, B.C. |
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MOVING TIPS
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 Make an inventory of everything to be moved.
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Collect everything not to be moved for garage sale or charity.
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Contact charity for date/time of pickup. Save receipts for tax records.
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Contact several moving companies for estimates.
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Select mover, arrange for exact form of payment at destination (cash, cheque).
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Get cartons and packing materials to start packing NOW.
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Contact insurance agent to transfer or cancel coverage.
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Check with employer to find out what moving expenses they will pay.
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Four Weeks Before Moving:
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Notify all magazines of change of address.
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Check with veterinarian for pet records and immunizations.
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Contact utility companies for refunds of deposit, set turn-off dates.
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Contact oil company (if applicable) to have delivery stopped.
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Dry clean clothes to be moved, pack in protective wrappers.
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Collect everything you have loaned out, return everything you have borrowed.
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Service power mowers, boats, snowmobiles, etc. that are to be moved.
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Drain all gas/oil to prevent fire in moving van.
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Check with doctors and dentist for all family records and prescriptions.
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Get children’s school records.
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Check freezer and plan use of food over next 2-3 weeks.
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Remove all jewelry and other valuables to a safety deposit bank or other safe place to
-- -prevent loss during the move.
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Give away or arrange for transportation of house plants (most moving companies
- --will - NOT move plants, especially in winter). Plants can also be sold at garage
-- -sales, or are perfect “thank you” gifts for neighbours.
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Transfer or close chequing and savings accounts. Arrange for cashier’s cheque or
 money order to pay moving company upon arrival at new community.
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Have automobile serviced for trip.
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Fill out Post Office change of address forms, give to Postmaster.
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Check on and make inventory of all furniture and scratches; notify moving company
of your inventory and compare on final day.
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Dispose of all combustible and spray cans (spray cans can explode or burn - don’t pack them). Dispose of, give away cans of paint or leave for the Buyer.
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Pack a separate carton of cleaning utensils and tools (screwdriver, hammer, etc.).
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Separate Cartons and luggage you need for personal/family travel.
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Mark all boxes that you pack with the room they will be going to in new home.
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Organize at least one room in the house for packers and movers to work freely.
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Cancel all newspapers, garden service, etc.
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Check and double check everything you have done before it’s too late.
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Review the entire list to make certain that you haven’t overlooked anything.
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Plan to spend the entire day at the house. Don’t leave until after the movers have gone.
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Hire a babysitter or send the children to a friend’s house for the day.
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Have someone look after your pet for the day.
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Stay with the moving van driver to oversee inventory.
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Tell packers and/or driver about fragile or precious items.
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Do a final check of entire house, basement, closets, shelves, attic, garage, every room.
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Approve and sign the Bill of Lading. If possible, accompany driver to weigh station.
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Double check with the driver to ensure correct delivery address of your new- house.
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Give the driver phone numbers both here & in new community in case of a-problem.
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Disconnect all utilities and advise the Realtor who sold or is selling your house.
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Lock all the windows and doors.
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| © 2007 Mark Colegrave |
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