Weeks 12-9…

• Establish tentative dates for your move.
• Layout your planning calendar schedules.
• Begin sorting out those items you do not plan on moving.
• Plan a date for a garage sale.
• Call Spradlin Relocation for your Free No Obligation Price Quote.

Weeks 8-7…

• Select Spradlin Relocation to handle
  your move.
• Obtain a change of address kit from the post office and begin filling out the   notification cards.
• Obtain a change of address kit from the post office and begin filling out the   notification cards.

Week 6…

• Check school schedules and enrollment requirements.
• Determine requirements for new drivers’ licenses and transfer of
  registration/license plates.
• Contact your insurance agent to obtain coverage or transfer coverage on your new home, contents and automobile coverage.
• If needed, secure a post office box for mail forwarding.
• Compile a list of utilities and their phone numbers. Determine requirements such as deposits or prepayments.

Week 5…

• Schedule packing, pickup and delivery dates with Spradlin Relocation.
• Continue sorting belongings for disposal.
• Make your travel arrangements.

Week 4…

• Time to hold your garage sale and/or give to charity items that you no longer need.
• Verify all time schedules with realtors, landlords.
• Reconfirm dates for packing, pick up and delivery with Spradlin Relocation.
• Send out change of address cards to the post office, friends, relatives and magazines.

Week 3…

• Gather all your personal records.
• Notify utilities at your old house of your disconnect dates and forwarding address.
• Contact utilities in your new town to begin service.
• Notify credit card companies of change of address. Apply for new bank cards and local store charge account if necessary.

Week 2…

• Take care of financial arrangements.
• Take pets to the veterinarian for shots and preparation for the journey. Arrange for transportation; obtain copies of your pets records and licenses.
• Cancel services such as newspapers and trash collection.
• Consider a sitter for kids and pets on moving day.

Week 1 ...Moving Week

3-4 days before moving day…

• Defrost freezer; give away perishable food.
• Give plants to a loving home.
• Have your car serviced.

1-2 days before moving day…

• Pack luggage and anything you are taking with you.
• Only use those household items that you absolutely need.
• Have Spradlin Relocation pack everything that you are not taking yourself.
• Obtain travelers checks for trip expenses and arrange with Spradlin Relocation for payment to movers.
• Moving Day relax and observe the Bekins professionals at work.
• Before movers leave, check throughout the house with your driver to make sure nothing was left behind. Remember all closets, cupboards, drawers, patios and yards.
• Consider staying overnight in a hotel or with friends or family.
• Get a good night's rest and leave the next morning fresh for your new beginning.