wellington real estate

Relocation and Moving Checklist

8 Weeks Plus Before Your Move to Wellington, Florida

	Review your Personalized Relocation Package.
	Start a log of moving expense receipts since some may be tax deductible and determine what expenses will be paid by your employer..
	Call for estimates from three professional movers.
	Draw a floor plan of your new home in Wellington. Use the decorating charts and grid to place furniture to scale in each room and decide which furniture to move, which to dispose of and which to replace or add.

6 Weeks Before Moving

	Inventory all possessions now. Decide what to move, sell, replace or donate to charity.
	Complete postal change of address forms; mail to media, stores, organizations.
	Obtain copies of all medical, dental, legal, accounting, veterinarian records.
	Make arrangements for record transfers between schools on both ends of the move.
	Ask tax advisor to review your potential moving related tax deductions and potential tax liability.
	Itemize moving related costs with mover including packing, loading, special charges, insurance, etc.

4 Weeks Before Your Relocation

	Repair or clean furniture, drapes, carpeting as necessary.
	Advertise a garage/yard/tag sale to dispose of unneeded furniture, accessories, clothes, etc.
	If a professional mover is packing your goods, schedule packing day(s) one or two days before the move.
	If you move yourself, order adequate boxes, packing materials and tape now.
	Arrange for short-term or long-term storage if you will need it.
	Make travel arrangements for pets, including necessary medical records, immunizations, etc.

3 Weeks Before Moving

	Assemble sufficient supply of packing materials, equipment.
	Pack items you won't use immediately or that will go into storage.
	Contact utilities on both ends of the move, order termination or turn-on for occupancy date.
	Confirm final travel arrangements for family and pets.

2 Weeks Before Relocating

	Prepare auto(s) for trip to new home. Check tires and have car(s) serviced before the move.
	Terminate newspaper and other delivery services.
	Confirm new bank accounts by phone or FAX.
	Schedule an appliance service firm for moving day to prepare major appliances for the move.

1 Week Before Moving

	Gather important papers, records, valuables, for protected shipment to new home or safe deposit box.
	Notify friends and neighbors of new address, (and phone number if possible).
	Make plans for young children to be cared for on moving day.
	Fill any necessary prescriptions, medications needed for the next two weeks.

Week of Your Move to Wellington, Florida

	Defrost refrigerator and freezer. Give away all food in both units.
	Plan simple meals for moving day (or take out food) to avoid using the refrigerator.
	Pick up cash for your trip and a certified check for the mover's invoice.
	Pack items you need to take with you including valuables, financial records, personal papers.
	Pack signed bill of lading and inventory where they can be easily reached at your destination.
	Carefully mark LAST BOX PACKED-FIRST BOX UNPACKED containing tools, flashlights, etc.
	Give the mover a telephone number and address where you can be reached in your new town.

Arrival Day

	Check to make sure all utilities are on and working properly.
	Check the pilot lights in your stove, furnace, hot water heater.
	Let family members or friends know you have arrived safely. Check in with your employer and real estate agent to confirm itineraries.
	Supervise moving crew on location of furniture and boxes. Begin unpacking necessary items first such as basic kitchen utensils, bath toiletries, etc.
	Give the kids a job to do - let them start on their rooms. Usually, the kitchen and the kids rooms are the best to set up first, as it helps them feel at home.
	Go over the Bill of Lading from the moving company very carefully before signing; check for damaged items first, as this is usually binding once signed.

After Relocating to Wellington, Florida

	Register to vote.
	Register your car.
	Get a new driver's license.
	Go through your check list above making sure each item has been completed.

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