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| Get up early and be ready for movers to arrive. Do not have dirty dishes in the kitchen, or dirty clothes in hampers or lying around the house. Take all trash out of the residence. |
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| Have coffee, cold drinks and snacks for yourself (and packers if you wish). This is going to be a very long day ... |
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| Be sure that you or someone assisting in your move is at home at all times -- most regular moves are conducted during normal business hours. |
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| Make sure cash, jewelry, important documents, checkbook and other valuable items are secure (put them in the trunk of your car along with your suitcases and what ever else you take with you). Do not ship jewelry. |
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| Get pets under control before movers arrive. If necessary, ask a neighbor to keep them for you if you haven't made boarding arrangements. |
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| Double-check closets, drawers, shelves, the attic and garage to be sure you have packed everything. |
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| Have a marker handy to make extra notes on boxes. |
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| If you are hand-carrying any boxes with you, be sure to mark "DO NOT MOVE" on them clearly. |
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| Carry a box of "basics" you'll need on move-in day (i.e., tools, paper products, housecleaning supplies, emergency kits, etc.). |
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| Verify that mover's inventory is detailed, complete and accurate. Do not accept any "miscellaneous" labels or entries (especially on high value items). |
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| Watch loading and unloading, and examine all items carefully before signing a receipt. |
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| Make sure the condition of belongings is accurately noted. If anything is marked "scratched, dented, or soiled" also note the location of such entries. |
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| Check the entire house before releasing the packers, to make sure that nothing is left behind which needs to be moved. The packers are not required to return to the residence after they have been released. |
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| Leave all the old keys that are needed by the new tenant or owner with your realtor or a neighbor. |
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| Carry travelers checks or check card for quick, available funds. You should have enough to cover the cost of moving services and expenses until you are settled in. |
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| Hand-carry finance, medical and dental records. |
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