Moving Checklist

4-8 Weeks Before You Move:

* Contact your local Cross Town Movers agent to schedule a convenient time for a free estimate.

* Have a garage sale or donate your unwanted items.

* Make a list of everyone you need to notify of your move.

* Obtain change of address cards from your local post office.

* Check with your school on transferring your children's school records.

* Find out from the IRS or your accountant if moving expenses are tax deductible.

* Contact your insurance agent to discuss your insurance needs for your new home.

* Select a new bank in your new city.

* Begin to organize your medical and dental records.

3 Weeks Before You Move:

* Make a decision on whether you will pack your own cartons or if you'd like to utilize Cross Town Mover's professional Packing Service.

* Begin the packing process if you are doing it yourself.

* Compile all personal records.

* Change your address on credit cards, magazine subscriptions.

* Arrange to have your utilities disconnected after your move-out day.

* Arrange to connect your utilities the day before your scheduled move-in day.

2 Weeks Before You Move:

* Plan to use all the food in your refrigerator and freezer.

* Dispose of all flammables, aerosols, paints, chemicals and ammunition etc.

* Drain oil and gasoline from mowers and all power tools.

One Week Before You Move:

* Provide contact phone numbers for your Bekins agent so that you are accessible during your move.

* Empty and clean your refrigerator and freezer, clean your stove, etc.

* Only use those household items that you'll need, such as sheets, towels, a few pans and dishes. Make sure everything else is ready to be moved.

Moving Day

* Once moving van is loaded, double check that nothing was left behind in closets, basement, attic, cabinets, drawers, etc.

* Make sure your children and pets are not at home so that they do not get in the way of the movers.