Moving Checklist

There is a lot of moving parts to a move and that's why it's so recommended to hire professional residential movers. Even with their help, however, there is plenty that a homeowner has to do on their own. When it comes to these tasks, it can be easy to forget some of them, resulting in lots of stress once it's time to finalize the move.

Every homeowner knows the importance of having a moving checklist, but there are quite a few final tasks that get missed. With this list of commonly missed items, you and your family can be fully prepared for your upcoming move.

Utility Transfers

This is one of the biggest last-minute tasks to add to your moving checklist, as failing to turn off your utilities at your old home can result in unexpected expenses. Additionally, forgetting to turn it on at your new location will be quite uncomfortable when you arrive, ready to settle in. It's important to contact your service provider ahead of time so that they can be informed on what date they should cancel and open services.

Address Changes

You'll want to make sure that you change your home legal address with all of the necessary institutions. Banks are very important, as well as government organizations like the DMV. Most organizations will give you a grace period to update your address, but getting it done sooner rather than later is more beneficial.  In addition, changing your address for all of your bills will ensure that they're arriving at your new home.

Mail Forwarding

Even with your due diligence, there will be address changes that you forget to make, or people will continue to send mail to your old house. Luckily, you can set up mail forwarding with the United States Postal Service. This service is generally free for the first year and is available at a nominal cost moving forward. It will automatically transfer all mail in your family's name to your new address.

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