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Hiring a MoverDuring the move,
you’ll want to ensure that your belongings are insured. Your home or property
insurance may cover goods in transit but call your broker to make sure and to
see what the limits are. Many moving companies offer additional insurance
coverage. Once you’ve
selected a mover, have a representative come to your home to see what will be
moved. Tell the mover how much of the packing you will do yourself. Packing for
yourself will save money but could take up to three days. If you decide to
do your own packing to save money, keep in mind that you
need the proper materials and the time. Experts estimate that it
takes two people approximately two to three days to prepare and pack the
contents of an average three-bedroom home — that’s a full-time job! Professional
movers have special crates and wooden cases for mirrors and dishware. But they
are not responsible for items such as jewelry, currency or important papers. You
will have to move these personally. On moving day,
go through the house with the van supervisor and give any special instructions.
For example, if you want a certain item, such as a crib, to be the first out of
the van at your new home, it should be packed last. The movers will also make
note of the condition of your goods on an inventory list. Accompany the
supervisor through the house as the list is made to make sure it is complete and
accurate. Then, when the van arrives at your new home, mark off the items on the
mover’s list as they are unloaded. You’ll sign
for the receipt of goods, subject to complete unpacking and inspection. Most movers will
unload and unpack boxes and remove packing materials, but movers do not put
dishes or linens into cupboards. There
are a variety of people and companies to inform when you’re moving into your
new home. You need to call
the phone company and other utilities to discontinue service at your old address
and start it at your new home. You may want to notify them as soon as possible
and then confirm with them closer to your actual moving day. It’s also a good
idea to send written notifications of change of address to friends, family, and
various other interested parties — use the Moving
Worksheet as a handy reminder. Your real estate
representative or moving company may also be able to provide you with a handy
moving day checklist. |
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