Moving Day Checklist

Moving Day Checklist

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The big day has come, moving day. You just completed purchasing a home and are ready to move in. There is so much that goes into moving that it is impossible for first-time movers to know what to do. Here are a couple of tips and a basic moving checklist to keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

Basic Checklist Before Moving Out

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         Talk with your Moving Company – Be sure you select a moving company near me that can arrive on time for the move. Make sure all your stuff is ready. Most moving companies offer a free estimate and a free walk through of the house to give you an accurate quote and so they can prepare their employees. There is a big difference between moving from an apartment into a house, then moving from a house to an apartment. You many also want to talk to your moving company about storage as well.

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          Have A Steady Job – This is a necessity. If you do not have any type of job security, you are not going to be able to maintain your apartment and will be evicted. Most apartments will require a deposit and proof of income to prove that you can afford your new living situation. You just purchased a house, the last thing you want to do is to loose it. Many people are defaulting on their loans and loosing their homes because of this.

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           Have A Backup – In case something happens and you lose your job or your hours get cut, do you have someplace you can go if you lose your apartment or must terminate your lease? Be sure you have savings before you move out. Again most housing companies will need prof of how much you make or sometimes a bank statement.

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           Boxes & Tape – Boxes & tape are two items many people forget about, also how expensive they can get. Be sure you check out your local grocery store or retail store and see if they have any boxes products came in. Be sure you do not purchase cheap tape. They last thing you want is all of your items falling out on moving day.

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          Moving day Prep – Be sure you are ready for your moving company. This means most items are boxed up, labeled and pushed to the side and organized. Having a smooth move will help make sure everything runs smoothly. Labeling boxes will help movers place boxes in the correct room so you don’t have to. Making sure boxes are pushed to one corner of the room will also help movers move in and out of the home effortlessly.

Moving Tips

A storage unit my be needed for the first time if necessary. You can put all of your important items in the unit so whenever you need them, you know exactly where they are. You might not have a lot of stuff to move, but you would be amazed at how difficult it can be to get bigger items up flights of stairs and around tight corners. If you damage the building, you’re going to be paying for it.

Hiring a company like Attention to Detail Moving, can eliminate this worry and potentially expensive type of mistake. Attention to Detail Moving offers everything from apartment moves to cross country moves. They even offer full service packing of your goods, in case you needed help. Be sure to call Attention to Detail Moving for a free moving quote before you start signing rental paper work.

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