Whether you organize your move yourself or hire professional movers to take care of the heavy lifting, shipping your belongings across the country is a complex operation. Before you do so, it's a good idea to make a complete inventory of your belongings.
This may sound like a hassle, but an inventory of your possessions will set you up for a successful move — and protect you from losses if something should happen along the way. It’s a great document to have handy during and after your move in the event of loss, damage, theft or any natural disaster that strikes. The inventory list helps you do the following