Moving Checklist

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Planning is the key to a successful move, so grab your pencil and let the countdown to Moving Day begin. Here are some things to consider:

• Take an objective look at your stuff and try to start sorting things you will move and other things you will give away, throw away, or sell.
• Create a folder for all of your moving-related information and expenses. Depending upon the reason for the move, you may be eligible for a tax deduction.
• Notify the newspaper and magazines, credit card companies, family and friends of your upcoming move.
• Contact the telephone, cable, electric, gas, and Internet providers at your old home to arrange disconnection of services on the day after you move.
• Contact your new telephone, cable, electric, gas, and Internet providers to arrange connection of services on the day before your move. Your leasing team should be able to assist you with these arrangements.
• Make a list of repairs needed in your old home and arrange for the work to be completed before the move.
• Start packing as soon as you can. Remember to label each box with a description of contents and desired room location to spend unpacking after the move. Keep boxes light.
• Make personal travel arrangements for the move.
• Arrange for transporting pets, house plants and anything else the movers can’t take.
• Start cleaning out your refrigerator and freezer. Minimize new food purchases. Put baking soda or charcoal inside your refrigerator and freezer to keep them smelling fresh.
• Contact your insurance company for your renter’s insurance policy. If moving to a Berger Rental Community, you can or order renter’s insurance online at www.eRenterPlan.com.
• Transfer all prescriptions to a drug store near your new home.
• Pay all outstanding bills and be sure to indicate your new address on payment receipts.
• Empty your safe deposit box and arrange for a new safe deposit box at a bank near your new home.
• Give the movers directions to your new home plus contact information, including cell phone, new home phone and emergency contact.
• Give your old home a thorough cleaning.
• Pack linens and other things you will need immediately in boxes labeled “Open First, Load Last.”
• Do a final walk through to ensure that everything has been packed.
• Alert the post office of your change of address by visiting www.usps.com.