The Budget Move Countdown
To a Trouble Free Move

  • Engage Budget Move as your moving company.
  • Begin to clear out items that are not to be moved. Donate to charity and/or hold a garage sale.
  • Select new home, if purchasing, and begin mortgage application process. Or, apply for a rental unit.
  • Check into schools at new location. Determine correct school and address.
  • Contact insurance and banking sources at new location to prepare for moving.
  • Contact utility companies to establish new services.
  • Use up or discard perishable foods.
  • Close bank accounts and safety deposit box.
  • Arrange to have cash and traveler's checks for the moving trip.
  • Give away plants that cannot be carried with you.
  • Separate items that will travel with you and pack luggage.
 
 
  • Schedule date with school for withdrawal and arrange for records to be transferred.
  • Obtain valuations for valuable items (such as antiques).
  • Provide new address to relatives, friends, magazines, creditors.
  • Contact doctors for medical records that need to be carried with you.
  • Contact current utility companies to schedule termination of services.
  • Drain fuel from lawnmowers, motorcycles etc.
  • Discard paints, chemicals, and any flammable materials that cannot be moved.
  • Complete any financial arrangements that need to be finalized.
  • Contact veterinarian to get assistance with moving pets.
  • Cancel any routine services such as newspapers.
  • Plan for moving trip. Airline and hotel reservations.
 
 
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