 MOVING COUNTDOWN THE MOVING COUNTDOWN Pre-planning your move into the new home is extremely important. The guide below is a good start to creating your schedule for the move into your home. FOUR WEEKS Contact moving companies for estimates. Inventory household goods. Photograph valuables. Downsize: Sell, donate or toss unwanted items. Be ruthless. Get transcripts of children’s school records. Check auto registration and licensing requirements at the new location. Check with insurance agent on coverage of household goods en route to new home. Three Weeks Pick up anything being repaired, serviced or on layaway. Fill out change of address forms at Post Office. Notify friends, family, credit card companies, magazines, department stores, etc. of new address. TWO WEEKS Schedule a date for a transfer to the new owner and termination of your responsibility for all utilities. Provide your new address for final billing. Transfer or resign organization or club memberships. Start packing (for do-it-yourselfers). Arrange appliance servicing for move, if needed. Check on disposal of hazardous materials, including paint. ONE WEEK Cancel newspaper delivery, trash pick-up, etc. Arrange to have utilities transferred or turned on at your new location. Moving Day Be available to answer the mover’s questions. Make final check of rooms - closets, drawers, cupboards, etc. Sweep or vacuum. Lock up and take off. Make sure that the utilities are connected at your new home. RENTALSCOMMUNITIESVIDEOSOUR AGENTSRELOCATIONTRENDINGCAREERS Providence 401.274.6740 Little Compton 401.635.8590 Narragansett 401.783.2474 Westport 508.636.4760 Cumberland 401.333.9333 Barrington 401.245.9600 Newport 401.619.5622 East Greenwich 401.885.8400 West Side PVD 401.457.3400 Get in Touch 140 Wickenden Street ProvidenceRI 02903 Contact Us Listings@residentialproperties.com 800.886.1775 Policies Terms of Use Privacy Policy Fair Housing Policy Accessibility Policy © 2021 Residential Properties LTD Agent Login Live Chat