Things To Do While You’re Getting Ready To Move
There’s no easy way of putting it: moving is a big undertaking. There are many things that you have to do when you are getting ready to move in addition to the obvious tasks of finding a place to live and packing your things. Some of the smaller things that you have to do when you are getting ready to move are the things that have the most impact when they are not done. Make sure that you are well aware of what you need to do so you do not find yourself in a difficult situation in an entirely new place.
One of the first things you need to when you are getting ready to move do is let people know that you are moving. This not only includes your friend and family, but it also includes lenders, organizations, and magazine publishers. Be sure to send these people a change of address card so you won’t miss any important mailings. You can file your forwarding address with your local post office so mail will be forwarded from your old address to your new address. This can also be done online at www.usps.com.
While getting ready to move, you should return any items that you have borrowed to their rightful owners. This is also a good time to get back that Tupperware or power drill that you loaned to the neighbors a few months ago. It will get pretty expensive to mail these items once you have mailed.
About two to three weeks before you move, you should call your utility companies to let them know that you are getting ready to move. If you will be in the same area, you will need to arrange a transfer of service. However, if you are moving to an area that does not use the same utility providers, you will need to disconnect service altogether. During this time you should also arrange to establish utility service at your new location. This is best to make sure there you aren’t paying for utilities in two locations and to make sure you have the services you need when you reach your new home.
Inform your bank that you are getting ready to move. If you plan to keep the same accounts, you can simply have your address updated on the accounts. You should also have new checks printed with your new address. On the other hand, if you plan to open an account in a new bank you should do this during the period of time you are getting ready to move. This will help make sure you have access to your money in your new place. If you are changing banks, you should leave your old account open until all checks and other charges have cleared.
You should have your car serviced before while you are getting ready to move, especially if you are going to be driving a lengthy distance to your new home. Finding a place to have your car serviced in your new community might take some time. It’s also a good practice to schedule any final appointments with your doctor and dentist. This will give you time to find new physicians in your new area.
As you can tell, there is a lot more involved getting ready to move than packing up your things. Consider making a checklist so that you don’t forget to do anything before you move.