520.918.7493
520.360.4498

Be organized and prepared...

• Make sure you've taken care of truck rental or moving company reservations weeks in advance. Keep an organized file with receipts and reservation details for use in the event of confusion.
• Make it easy on yourself and start packing early. Wittle your unpacked belongings down to the bare necessities; seasonal clothing, unused dishware, some of your office equipment, wall decor and nick-knacks can come down pretty early.
• Pack enough necessities with you to accomodate the needs of your family for the length of the drive plus a day or two, just in case something happens.
• Notify the important people (i.e. utilities, landlord, post office, phone) about when and where you're moving so that you can schedule shut-off dates and mail forwards. Consider designing a postcard to mail to your friends and family informing them of your new address and contact information.
• Schedule utilities to be connected in your new home a day or two before you're scheduled to move in.
• Take the necessary steps to register your children in their new school.

Prepare for the trip...

• Know your route — hours or days of drive time can be spared with the careful planning of an intelligent route.
• Make sure your vehicles are clean and well-oiled, mechanical repairs only get more expensive on the road.
• Take care of hotel reservations well in advance, and keep all of your reservation documentation together for easy reference.
• Keep multiple forms of payment with you during the move and be prepared for additional unexpected expenses.

When you get to your new home...

• Familiarize your children and your pets with their new home.
• Locate the numbers and locations to emergency facilities in your new area.
• Take the time to familiarize yourself with the major streets and highways.
• Introduce yourself to your new neighbors.
• Update your mailing and contact information with banks and creditors.

For more information, contact Jackie at:
jmalden@longrealty.com