Morning of the Big Day

Almost everything you own is in boxes, the utility companies have been called, and either your friends or your professional movers are on their way to help you move into your new home! Our experience tells us that it’s the small items that can make a big difference during the transition!

We suggest two checklists: One for a “Pack Last” and an “Action List”:

Pack Last Box - should be large enough to include:
____ last night’s bedding
____ Alarm clocks
____ Daily medications
____ First aid kit
____ Pajamas / change of clothes
____ 2 towels and 2 washcloths
____ paper towels and spray cleaner
____ Small pack of light bulbs
____ Toilet paper

Action List
_____ Confirm with utilities companies that they will hooked up upon your arrival. You may also want to keep the utilities on at your current home as well until the move is complete.
_____ Go over the game plan with everyone before they begin moving. Inform them that you do not want to block any driveways, mailboxes, and to keep in mind being kind to neighbors (both old and new) by not trampling anyone's yard, flowers or causing unnecessary noise. Don't move late at night if at all possible.
_____ Unplug all appliances - Leave cords neatly tied, and either taped to the appliance or clearly visible.
_____ Defrost your refrigerator and freezer, leaving the doors open. Keep duct tape handy to tape the doors shut once the movers are ready for this item.
_____ Use a large cooler to move refrigerated items to your new home.
_____ Provide toilet paper, paper towels and spray cleaner at both locations until the move is complete.
_____ Keep a small tool box handy with the basics – hammer, screwdriver, pliers, adjustable wrench, assortment of fasteners, WD-40, etc.
_____ Provide plenty of bungee cords or rope to fasten trunks and tie down loads on trucks and keep masking and duct tape for emergencies.
_____ Leave some old blankets or towels unpacked to insulate delicate items during transport.
_____ Buy new hoses (washer, dryer, water heater, stove, etc) for installing appliances. In the same vein, replace any worn, frayed or damaged electrical cords.

We hope this checklist helps during your move. If you have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.

When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!