The Kestner Team

We found this article in the Nashville Scene.  It a nice checklist of all of the things you need to do when you are moving.  Having a good list can help avoid panic and confusion as you get closer to your moving date.  There will be enough of that already.

Moving Checklist

Get a Change of Address Kit from the Post Office.

Also Notify:

• Friends and Family
• Banks
• Insurance Companies
• Credit Card Companies
• Change Magazines and Newspaper Address
• Cancel Local Newspaper Delivery
• Doctors, Dentists, and other providers - transfer drug prescriptions
• Past employer - for W2 forms.

Take a Look Around Your House and Start to Purge.

• Use Up Perishable Foods.
• Sell, Donate or Hold a Garage Sale for Unwanted Items

Start a List of What You Want to Move.

• Appliances
• Patio Furniture

If You Plan to Hire a Moving Company:

• Get Written Estimates From Several Moving Companies.
• Will the Movers Pack for You?
• What Items Won't They Move?
• Get Appraisals of High-Value Items in Case of Future Claims.

Make Arrangements for Truck Rental and Moving Help if You Are Moving Yourself.

• Boxes
• Packing and Masking Tape
• Markers
• Newspapers
• Twine

Start packing boxes.  Mark Boxes Clearly as to Contents and Room to be Placed In.

• Dishes
• Pots and Pans
• Alarm Clock
• Bedding
• Plates
• Tools

Services to Discontinue

• Electricity
• Water
• Gas
• Cable
• Newspaper