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After helping the residents of
Metropolitan area move around for nearly 30 years, we at
Superior Realty Group Inc. think we’ve perfected the moving
process to a fine art! Below is a comprehensive “movers
checklist” we as a team have come up with, drawing on our
many years of experience in real estate. Hopefully this list
makes your transition as smooth as possible whether you’re a
vendor, purchaser or tenant.
In the month before you move:
- Scout
around for tape, marking pens and sturdy boxes.
- Confirm
your date of moving
- Have
a thorough clean out. Organize a garage sale, or donate
unwanted goods to charity.
- Ensure
all your furniture and appliances will fit into your new
address.
- Start
using all the frozen and canned foods you’ve been
storing.
- Prepare
an inventory of boxes, and a list of essential items
you’ll need on moving day
- Organize
a furniture remover company if necessary.
In the final days:
- Contact
utilities and organize final gas, electricity and water
meter readings etc.
- Organize
utilities those you will require at your new address too.
- Organize
to discontinue telephone services lines (remember
international lines you may have more than one), T.V.
connections and your internet service provider.
- Redirect
your mail to your new address.
- Cancel
local arrangements such as lawn-mowing services,
newspaper, snow clearing service etc.
- Return
library books and videos, collect any outstanding items
such as dry cleaning etc.
- Have
a final clean out, defrost and clean your fridge and
freezer.
- Inspect
your new address and organize any necessary repairs or
maintenance e.g. steam cleaning.
ON THE DAY:
- Ensure
valuables remain safe or with you at all times.
- Check
all cupboards and storage areas.
- Mark
boxes of essential items.
- Turn
off gas at the meter and electricity at the switchboard.
- Say
your final goodbyes lock all doors and move on.
Tips For Getting
Organized
- Ask
local liquor store retailers or supermarkets for smaller
spare boxes.
- Consider
using clear plastic storage tubs, as they are cheap, the
contents are easily identifiable, and they are waterproof.
- Hire
a trolley for moving heavier items to save time, and your
back!
- Wear
some garden gloves to protect your hands
- Place
dissembled furniture parts in a bag and tape to item (e.g.
wheels)
- Remove
the plate from your microwave and tape the door shut
- Pack
frozen foods in some ice in a cooler.
- Park
sharp tools and utensils carefully with plenty of padding
- Tape
paper, bubble wrap over shiny surfaces to prevent marking.
- Try
to pack heavy things in smaller boxes and lighter items in
larger boxes
- Tighten
the lids on jars and bottles of food and toiletries
- Distribute
books out evenly amongst boxes as these are the heaviest
- Move
boxes to the room closest to the exit before the day.
- Mark
each box with the room it is intended, and mark boxes of
storage items.
Spread The Word
Remember to ensure everyone can still contact you once
you’ve moved on.
Below are some of those you may need to advise of your change
in address.
- Friends
and relatives, of course,
- Sporting
clubs and community groups,
- Your
employer and/or education facility
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Banks
and credit card companies
- Attorney
- Accountant
- Department
of social security
- Electoral
commission
- Insurance
companies
- Department
of motor vehicles
- Keep
a record of your mail to ensure you haven't missed anyone
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