Relocation Information

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Relocation and Moving Tips

Organize and Inventory Your Personal Records Before Relocating

• Medical Records for Each Family Member
• School Records
• Your Pet's Veterinarian Records
• Employment Records and Recommendations (W-2's)
• Change of Address Information

Moving - Garage Sale

There's a general rule when it comes to relocating: If you don't need it, don't pack it. There are lots of ways to lighten your load before you relocate, a few of which will even pad your wallet! A well-planned garage sale can be a fun family affair, in which everyone contributes and benefits. Gather your goods, set the date, and get ready to say good buy! Clothes, furniture, appliances, toys, garden tools, bicycles, cribs - You name it and someone will probably be more than happy to take it off your hands. Giveaway unwanted things away there are thousands of charitable organizations that would love to have your castoffs, and you may even deduct donations at tax time. Keep track of what you donate, assigning reasonable values to each item, and have the list signed by the recipient.

Forward Your Mail to Your New Address

As soon as you start looking for a new home, begin to prepare a list of individuals and companies who will need to know your new address. When you receive mail, write down the sender and the address. If change of address cards are included in your magazines or billings, collect them and place them all together. As soon as you know your new address and the date of your move, fill out all the cards and send them. If possible, they should be sent at least 30 days before your scheduled relocation.

After one year, your mail will no longer be forwarded. Make sure you let everyone who sends you mail know of your new address. Notification postcards (PS Form 3576) can be picked up at your post office for this purpose.

Relocating Your Belongings

Professional movers will charge anywhere from $15 to $25 per hour to pack your belongings. The temptation is to save money by doing your own packing. This is fine as long as you follow a few precautions, because valuable things can be damaged and lost if you don't pack them right!

Relocating and Dealing with Movers

If you're relocating across town, you will probably want to rent a van and do the move yourself. If you are moving a large house-full of goods and fine furnishings across the country, you may want to hire professional movers. Movers are trained to move things quickly and efficiently, they can take on much of the physical including the emotional burdens when moving.

Here are a few points to consider:

Summer is the busiest season for movers. If you can arrange your relocation at another time, things will likely go smoother. Also, schedule your move in the middle of the month, since the first and last few days of each month are quite busy.

When selecting a mover, get estimates from several reputable movers. Since movers offer different price and service options, make sure that each estimate covers the same options.

Relocation and the Perfect Moving Plan

Simplify your relocation by leaving some of the load behind. Before you start packing, sort through your belongings and decide what can be sold, donated to charity or thrown away.

Start saving newspapers and boxes for packing.

If you plan to arrive in a new town before your home is ready to move in, make any arrangements for interim lodging and storage.

Schedule repairs, decorations or renovation work for the new home several weeks prior to the move so that messy or inconvenient work can be done before you unpack everything and get settled in.

Three weeks before the move, contact your local utility companies and arrange to have the phone, electricity, water and gas services disconnected at the end of moving day and arrange hookups in your new home.

Two weeks before moving day, arrange stop dates for pick-up and delivery services, including garbage and newspaper. Investigate these services in your new locale.

Two weeks before moving day, complete and mail change of address cards available at your local post office or from Boise River Properties. When you pay your bills, remember to provide your new address.

If you're moving with pets, consult your veterinarian for special precautions.