| MOST
IMPORTANT |
| _____ |
Contact
APARTMENT STOP LOCATORS in Houston; call 281/890-3888 or 1-888-890-3888
and let us know you have leased. Fill out the rebate form to
claim your money. |
| _____ |
Begin
getting estimates from moving companies. Find out what expenses
will be paid by your company. |
| 4
WEEKS |
| _____ |
Check
the pre-registration procedures enrolling your children in school.
Get school transcripts and a list of textbooks used; find out
which grading method was employed and get a statement from the
teacher describing the student's achievement level, interests,
and any other possible helpful notes. It may also be wise to
get a description of any unusual courses students have completed. |
| _____ |
Call
for copies of all medical and veterinary records and birth certificates
to be sent to your new home. |
| _____ |
Notify
the post office of your new address and send a change of address
card to friends, subscriptions services, credit card companies
(creditors), the Department of Motor Vehicles, and insurance
companies. |
| _____ |
If
you are packing your own belongings, begin packing seldom used
items. Give charities your unwanted items and get a signed receipt
for tax purposes. |
| _____ |
Contact
the IRS for forms and regulations concerning tax-deductible
moving expenses. Also give them a change of address. (Note:
Refund checks after you file will never be forwarded unless
you contact your postman directly!) |
| 3
WEEKS |
| _____ |
Arrange
to have appliances, utilities, newspaper, laundry, and phone
disconnected and check on deposits. Set up for service connections
at your new home. |
| _____ |
Make
travel arrangements for trip. |
| 2
WEEKS |
| _____ |
Handle
bills, stocks, investments, and banking transfers (Note: Branch
banking is legal in Texas). |
| _____ |
Make
special arrangements for transporting pets and plants. Some
plants cannot be transported across state lines - check with
your moving company. |
| _____ |
Clean
cupboards. |
| _____ |
Plan
remaining meals so you may pack what you don't' need. |
| _____ |
Plan
for foodstuffs and medications you may want to need to take
with you on your trip. Renew any prescriptions that may expire
before you locate a new family doctor. |
| 1
WEEK |
| _____ |
Discontinue
any delivery services, such as the newspaper. |
| _____ |
Set
aside one day to clean and sort items in the garage and attic,
returning borrowed tools and getting back those you have loaned.
Pack whatever you do not wasn't to leave for the mover to pack. |
| _____ |
Clean
out your safety deposit box and place all valuables and documents
together. Either carry them with you or send them ahead by Railway
Express or registered insured mail. |
| 2
DAYS |
| _____ |
Defrost
and dry refrigerators and freezers to be moved. Arrange for
cash / travelers checks for trip expenses and payment to the
mover on delivery. |
| _____ |
Reconcile
bank account(s) and close it (them) if it is not at a bank that
is in the area you are moving to. |
| _____ |
Conclude
any financial matters relating to your lease or sale of home. |
| _____ |
Have
movers pack goods. |
| _____ |
Pack
luggage. Put aside those items you will need immediately after
the move; a few dishes, several pots and pans, towels, a bar
of soap, bedding, a few light bulbs, flashlights, toilet paper,
etc. |
| _____ |
Leave
forwarding address with new tenant and previous landlord. |
| MOVING
DAY |
| _____ |
Reconfirm
your delivery date with your mover and provide directions to
your new residence. |
| _____ |
Pay
close attention to the paperwork. You will be asked to sign
it on completion of loading. |
| _____ |
Plan
to carefully supervise the movers and be sure your instructions
are understood. |
| _____ |
Double-check
the entire grounds before leaving. |
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THE EASY MOVE
Apartment Stop believes moving does not have to be a headache.
In fact, it can be fun if you plan ahead and develop contingency
plans for things that could go wrong.
Whether
you are moving across the street or across the country, you
need a comprehensive plan to help with the step by step process
of moving. Once careful planning is put into action, moving
to a new city and home can be safe, exciting, and even fun.
There are many Houston-based services in place designed to
help you make the transition, including temporary housing
and storage, career counseling, and job placement services
for those looking for employment.
One
of the first steps to planning and managing a move is the
collecting of information. Apartment Stop has compiled useful
information and guidelines to help you prepare for your move.
Also from utility and service companies and government agencies,
you also will find information to make settling in Houston
easier.
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