Moving
Calendar
Moving
can be an overwhelming experience.
Use
the following list to help you plan a successful, stress-free move.
Two
Months Before Your Move
- Interview
movers (book your truck if you're not using professionals)
- Start
collecting boxes (if they're not being provided by the mover)
- Sort
your belongings into what is coming with you and what's not
Six
Weeks Before Your Move
- Begin
writing your moving notices (use the checklist
as a guide)
- Plan
your garage sale
- Start
packing items you don't use regularly
One
Month Before Your Move
- Contact
the utilities and make arrangements to transfer services
- Contact
phone and cable companies
Two
Weeks Before Your Move
- Confirm
your movers (either professionals or friends)
- Book
the elevators (if you're moving into or out of a high-rise)
One
Week Before Your Move
- Call
your RE/MAX associate and arrange for a pre-closing inspection
- Make
an appointment to see your lawyer and review details
- Contact
your lender and ensure that funds are available
- Have
all of your valuables gathered and begin packing them in suitcases
for personal transport
- A
few days before your move, begin defrosting and drying out the freezer
On
Moving Day
- Keep
your moving file on hand
- Organize
your belongings so that they end up in the right room
- Begin
unpacking any items provided by the movers which will incur daily
usage charges after the move
- Try
to relax
Allan
Todd REALTOR®
Remax Professionals Inc., Brokerage
416-640-0734
905-270-8840
