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5 Things People Forget to do Before They Move

Moving is not an easy process. Many people find themselves so busy and preoccupied with the planning of the actual move that they might forget about a few important tasks that need to be done prior to the move. Thankfully Armando Movers is here to remind you about a few things you need to do before you move.

  1. Cancel Ongoing Subscriptions
  2. About a month before your move, cancel any ongoing subscriptions such as gym memberships and magazine subscriptions. Some memberships require a 30-day cancellation period, so make sure you’re ahead of the game. You don’t want charges to keep accruing while you’re in the process of moving.

  3. Change Your Address
  4. Change your address at least two weeks before you’re scheduled to move. By tackling this task a couple weeks ahead of your move, you’re ensuring your mail will arrive at your new home, with no gap in service.

  5. Update Car Insurance
  6. After you change your address, you should call your car insurance company to advise them of your new address. This is also a good time to revisit your coverage. Even when moving within the same town or region, rates for car insurance can change, which is why it’s always a good idea to call up and find out about changes in coverage, rates, and deadlines.

  7. Set up Automatic Payments
  8. One week before your move is the time to confirm and set up your new automatic payments, being sure to update your new information online with each credit card company, utility company or other billing vendor.

  9. Pack a Box of Essentials
  10. One day before the move, pack a box of things you will need quick access to as soon as you get to the new home. You won’t want to climb to the back of the truck and go through all your boxes to find the paper plates and utensils you need in the new place. Pack it last so it’s the first thing you can conveniently grab later. You should include the following:

    • Kitchen utensils
    • Toilet paper/paper towels
    • Toiletries
    • Prescriptions
    • Toys/comfort items for the kids
    • Electronics: laptops, phones, tablets for the kids, etc.
    • Cleaning supplies
    • Clothes

Trust the Experts at Armando Movers

Here at Armando Movers, we ensure your move goes off without a hitch. After the move, you’re on your own, which is why we try to educate our customers on how to make the entire experience seamless from start to finish. Contact us for more information.