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www.PruHomesaleServices.com
309 West
Fourth Street,
Quarryville, PA 17566
717-786-1300
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Moving Checklist
The following checklist will help make moving day less stressful. An important aspect of a successful move is pre-planning.
Before moving day:
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Schedule rental truck and/or moving company at least six weeks in advance.
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Begin gathering packing supplies and start packing.
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If you are renting, notify your landlord/management company at least four weeks in advance.
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Contact utility
companies to schedule shut-off dates for where you
currently live.
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Contact utility companies to
schedule connect
dates for your new home.
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Notify the post office of your change of address and mail change of address cards.
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If you have pets or plants, arrange for their
move as most companies cannot move them.
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Arrange to register your children in new schools.
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Look for new doctors and dentists.
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Update or open new bank accounts.
Specific tasks you won’t want to overlook:
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If you are traveling some distance, have your car serviced two weeks in advance.
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Make hotel reservations if you need to.
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On moving day, carry hard-to-replace items with you (jewelry, family photos, etc.).
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Back up your computer files before you disconnect and pack away your computer.
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Put together your family’s and your own health records to transfer.
Last minute tasks for the day of the move:
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Pack a survival kit with essentials to tide you and your family over for 24 hours;
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Personal needs - eyeglasses, medications, extra clothes, etc.
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Bathroom needs – towels, soap, toilet paper, etc.
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Cleaning needs – sponges, cleaners, broom, dustpan, etc.
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Kitchen needs – snacks, drinks, disposable utensils, cups, plates, etc.
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Basic tools – hammer, screwdrivers, knife, tape, etc.
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Have payment on hand for movers.
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Make sure to have the keys and directions to your new home.
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