Moving Checklist: Points to Consider while Moving

So, it’s final that you are relocating on a particular date. But wait wait! Let me ask you some questions:

Have you told your kids about the move?

Have you decided how you are going to complete the move?

Will you accomplish the move by yourself with the help of friends and family or hire a moving company?

How will you adjust the furniture or other heavy items to the new home?

What about the documents and alteration of the address?

Soooooo many questions and tensions, right?

But, don’t worry, let me help you. I will try to lessen your burden by giving some useful tips on making your moving checklist before the move:

Take Some Help from Friends and Family

Have a discussion with your friends and family.

Take some advice on any activity which can be useful for completing the move.

Hire the Professional and Reliable Moving Company

Research on the Internet to find the best moving helpers who can help you in completing the moving process.

Filter out some reliable moving companies and try to get the quote and compare.

Select the desired company as per your needs and requirements.

Documentation

After selecting the moving company, first of all collect all the important documents and assemble it in a file and keep it in a safe place or in a locker.

These documents may include:

Insurance papersYour kid’s school recordsVehicle transfer papersMedical reportsBank transfer documentsLease agreements

Make a Checklist of Items

Divide the items into categories like small, medium, large sized and light and heavy weight and then try to find out the ways how these will be transported.

Separate the items which you yourself will transport and the ones that will be transported by the moving helpers.

Make a list of those items that will no longer be needed and that are required to be thrown out or to be handed over to the scrap dealer.

Measurement of Furniture and Fittings

The size of your new apartment may not be the same as that of the old house.

So, you must measure your furniture whether these will fit in your new home or not. You have to ensure whether these will be discarded and you will be required to buy new furniture.

Prepare for Home Improvements

First of all, find out if the new apartment needs some cleaning, repairs or any improvements. If yes, then make sure you take care of these things prior to the moving date.

You can also go through a cleaning company for thorough cleaning of your new home.

Update your Address

Make sure you update your new address in every required place. Your address is connected everywhere like with banks, insurance company, vehicle registrar, etc.

So, this is one of the important factors to be considered before starting your relocation.

Inform Others for Your Relocation

Prior to the moving date, you must inform your friends, relatives and others who are related to your life about your relocation and your new address.

Lastly, don’t forget to take your favourite eating supplies

So, before sitting in the car to get started with your move, make sure you have your favourite eatables with you so that you can enjoy your long way happily.

Mohammad Qasim, an experienced mover from Berlin, Germany. He share his moving experience with his readers. He has been in this industry for more than 20 years.