Moving Tips

Plan to spend the entire day at the house. Last minute decisions must be made by you. Don't leave until after the movers have gone.Send the kids to a friend's house for the day.Stay with the moving van driver to oversee inventory.Tell packers and/or driver about fragile or precious items.Make a final check of the entire house- basement, closets, shelves, attic, garage, every room.Approve and sign Bill of Lading; if possible accompany driver to the weigh station.Double check with driver to make certain moving company records show the proper delivery address for your new house. Verify the scheduled delivery date, too.Give driver phone numbers both here and in new community to contact you in case of a problem.Get complete routing information form the driver and phone numbers so you can call the driver or company while en route.Disconnect all utilities and advise the real estate agent who sold or is selling your house.Lock all doors and windows. Advise your real estate agent and neighbors that the house is empty.