When it is time for you and your family to be moving out, it can be hard to leave an old community behind. From selling the home that you have been living in for years to saying goodbye to all of your old friends, it can be difficult. On top of all that, it can be hard to remember what you need to do to start setting up your new life in a new location. Top Notch Movers recommends you make a checklist and follow these six steps before hiring your local movers.
Check Your Bank
Before moving out to a new city, make sure that that city has a branch of your bank over there. If not, you will most likely need to switch to a new bank.
If your bank is regional, you will probably need to do this. It is crucial that you remember to grab anything that you may have in a safety deposit box.
Medical Necessities
Try to have your current doctor call in all of your prescriptions to the pharmacy in your new city or town. That way you can pick the right doctor for you and not just the one that is available.
Keep the number of your old doctor so if you need paperwork forwarded to the new doctor, you can contact them quickly.
Look for a physician that will take your health insurance plan if you are trying to keep it. If, for some reason, you need to update your place or switch a provider, try doing so before the move.
If you need to, ask an insurance agent for a recommendation or research different companies online.
Things you need to Transfer
You should remember to transfer or resign any memberships from local gyms, associations, organizations, and clubs. Canceling memberships before they are complete can result in early termination fees. Just factor those expenses into your moving costs and move on.
Kitchen Raid
A month before you will be moving out, start using up any of your frozen goods to avoid waste. Try to use up or give away any unopened food in the pantry. These foods can be too cumbersome and bulky for transportation.
Check your Car
Make sure to tune up your car before the move to avoid a breakdown during the move. If you have a favorite mechanic, ask if they can recommend someone to you at or near your new address.
Closure for moving out
Try using these six tips for final closure, we at Top Notch Movers know how tough it can be to move, so take this advice from your favorite movers:
- Go to some spots that hold memories. Take some pictures or videos for keepsake purposes.
- Host a going-away party for yourself, and tell your children to invite their friends. This should be used as a good-bye for everybody including, neighbors, friends, and colleagues.
- Do a final walk through the house, make sure you remember the areas that you will never want to forget.
- Take a picture of the whole family in front of your old house.
- Shoot a photo of the entire family in front of the new house. Try to display both of the images side-by-side inside your new place for everyone to see.
- Try to make plans to see your old hometown sometime within the first year after the move. Attempt to visit some friends and drive by your old home. This will help you and your family bring finality to your move.
