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A moving checklist can help to reduce the stress and fatigue that is associated with move day. You can be much more relaxed on moving day if you break the moving process down into smaller tasks that are more manageable. A move checklist will ensure that all the important preparations will be completed before move out day. This will allow you to focus on the moving day checklist. Be present in your home when the house movers arrive. If you cannot be there, ask a responsible family member to be present. Provide the name of the person to the moving company and inform your representative about the arrangements you have made with the home movers. The driver will inspect your furniture and attach tags to identify each item. Check the inventory to see if you agree with the comments about the condition of your possessions. Give the address of your new home and your contact numbers to the driver of the moving truck. Obtain the contact details of the destination agent. Make arrangements for someone to look after your kids on move day. Disconnect all electronic equipment and defrost your fridge 24 hours before you move. Arrange for home utilities to be disconnected after you leave. Have final meter readings taken before you leave and keep the reports or final utility bills safely. Provide your new address to the utilities companies. Have your telephone working throughout the day. Disconnect it and take it with you when you leave. Clean out the house while you are waiting for the household movers to arrive. Check each and every closet and drawer and see that all your possessions have been loaded on the truck. Hand over keys, garage door remote, and alarm codes before you leave. Contact the destination agent to find out about the expected time of arrival of the truck and be present at your new home to receive it. If you cannot be present, arrange for a responsible family member to be there. Check each item as it is unloaded from the truck. Report any damaged or lost items and make a note of it on the inventory. Find out about the payment terms of the moving company and be prepared to pay in cash, cashier's check, or traveler's checks at the time of delivery. Stick color coded labels on moving boxes while packing to ensure that each box will be placed in the right room on move in day. Make a floor map of your new home before you move and mark the places where you want your appliances and furniture to be placed. Give a copy to the residential movers. To get free moving quotes from pre-screened professional movers and packers in your area, please fill out the form provided here. Your contact information will not be disclosed to anyone without your consent. This is a free offer and there are no obligations involved at all.