Professional Moving: Moving in 2 Months

Start planning your venture with a moving company and get an estimate for how much your move will cost.

This could be a good opportunity to ask the moving company on the phone how to prepare for your move. They will provide you with some guidance – some guidance you can compare with to this list.

Once you get an estimate on your move, create a budget plan for your moving expenses:

Create an Excel Spreadsheet to help document receipts and other important information (maybe even an inventory list).
Plan a visit with your new community, and start building your presence – get to know everyone around the block.

Start collecting all your medical, dental and prescription records and place them into an easy accessible spot just in case.
Ask your current doctors for referrals around your new city/location.
If you are moving across school zones, arrange to have school records and vaccination shot documentation ready prior to moving.
Gather and hold onto all copies of legal and financial records.
Call your insurance company to adjust your new policy.
Plan to transfer or cancel memberships at any gym, health club, organization or group.

Start planning out what items you wish to keep/discard. Separate items into those you will

Plan to make a trip to Goodwill or plan a Garage Sale
Take a look at all your fragile items and keep in mind which items need to be thoroughly wrapped/protected.
Decide if you will need to purchase movers insurance

Sometimes having delicate items/furniture, it could be wise to have the insurance (it’s mostly common for long distance moves, but not so much for local moves)

Call your insurance company to adjust your new policy.
Plan to transfer or cancel memberships at any gym, health club, organization or group.

Begin packing items you do not use often
Label your boxes clearly, and keep them organized by room.
Pinpoint your move date and plan a date to call the postal company to file an address change.

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