House Preparations
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Be prepared for the moving company to do something different than your last company.
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Create a “Do not pack space” and clearly mark the space. Consider locking the space, if able, or packing it into your car.
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If able, have children and pets out of the house on packing and loading day.
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Enlist the help of friends and family to supervise movers.
Working with the Movers
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Feed and/ or provide drinks for the movers. (not required but appreciated)
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Treat the movers with respect and maintain a positive mentality. Movers’ motivation to do a good job will decrease if you treat them poorly.
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Remember your packing and load crew will not be your unloading crew.
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Ensure movers are treating your household goods with care.
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Watch the movers pack your electronics.
End of the Day
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Ensure you know the location of the parts box.
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Take a solid walkthrough of the house before the movers leave.
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Put contact information on or in boxes in case the shipment gets separated.
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Consider using colored masking tape to mark each room and its boxes. It will cut down on confusion while unpacking.
Move Forms
- Put anything that you consider high value on the high-value item list, even if it may not meet the criteria.
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Have the movers consult you before marking any damage on the inventory list.
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Take the time to closely review the inventory list. Ensure it is legible and only the items that have actual damage have been noted. Question any mass markings of damage.
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Check out Move Form Page.