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Notes

Preparation-Prior to the Move

Ask friends, your real estate agent, family, co-wokers, and neighbors if they have any recommendations for a reputable moving company.

Check out any recommendations or companies you are interested in with the Better Business Bureau and for an interstate move check to make sure the mover is registered with FMCSA and obtain their USDOT number. 

Obtain estimates from at least three companies.  Make sure the estimates include price and a list of the services included in the price.  Find out all necessary details such as how and when pickup and delivery will occur the day of the move.  Check with the company to ensure they are properly and adequately insured.

Pick the company you will use and review and sign the contract.  Be sure you are given a copy of the signed contract.

Talk with your insurance company to get your belongings insured if necessary.

Be sure you have all the proper contact information for the company in case you need to contact them further with any questions or concerns.

Be sure that all boxes are clearly labeled with the location of the room the movers will be moving them to in your new home.  (Ex. living room, kitchen, bedroom 1, etc)

Moving Day-Packing-Up the Old House

Make sure you are present to answer questions and give any directions necessary to the movers.

Do a final walk through of the house to ensure nothing was left behind.

Verify the movers have the proper address and directions for the new house.

Moving Day-Unpacking the New House

Try to get to the new home a few minutes before the movers so that you can clearly label the rooms to make it easier for the movers to match up which boxes go in which rooms.  The room labels should match how the boxes are labeled.

Make sure you are present to answer any questions and give any directions necessary to the movers.

Make a note of any damages you notice.

Take a quick inventory to ensure everything loaded onto the truck made it into the new house

Make good on any payments due at the completion of the move.