MyDaddyHomes Moving Checklist

1. Book the Movers
You can choose to have your movers pack everything, or just the breakables, or you can pack yourself. It is a good idea to obtain estimates from several different companies and ask for complete references.

2. If You Own Your Present Home:

• Arrange to have your gas, water and hydro meters read on the day you leave. (Your Laywer will arrange to have this done)
• Have the oil tank read and filled before your sale closes (unless stipulated otherwise in the offer). 
• If the water heater or furnace is rented, arrange for a transfer of the rental agreement to the purchaser. (Your Lawyer will arrtange to have this done)
• Disconnect your telephone, cable and water softener.

4. At Your New Home
Make arrangements for the gas and electric utilities, water softener, telephone and cable to be connected on the day the sale closes.

5. General

• Get change of address cards from the post office and send out well before moving day.
• Have the post office forward your mail to your new address.
• Cancel any contracted services and pre-authorized cheques.
• Inform gardening, dry cleaning, garbage pick-up, newspapers, magazines and other home services. Arrange for service at your new address.
• Cancel or transfer social, athletic, civic, religious or business affiliations and memberships.
• Arrange for transfer of medical, dental, prescription and optical records.
• Change the address on your driver's licence(s) effective the day of the move.
• Collect all items out for cleaning, repair or storage (e.g. dry cleaning).
• Make special arrangements for the moving of your pets.

Change of Address:

There are many people you'll want to inform about your new location. Use this worksheet as a guide.

• Relatives and friends
• Landlord (if necessary) - remember you must give two months' notice.
• Insurance broker
• School(s)
• Post office
• Phone company
• Hydro company
• Gas (or oil) company
• Cable company
• Doctor
• Dentist
• Lawyer
• Veterinarian
• Bank
• Employer
• Tax dept.
• Family allowance dept.
• CPP/QPP
• Old age security
• Motor vehicles license
• Credit cards
• Clubs, associations, charities
• Subscriptions:
  - Newspaper
  - Magazines
  - Book, Tape, Video Club

Moving Calendar

Moving can be an overwhelming experience. You may already be cringing at the thought just looking around at your current home. Use the following chart to help you plan a successful, stress-free move.

Two Months Before Your Move:

• Interview movers (book your truck if you're not using professionals)
• Start collecting boxes (if they're not being provided by the mover)
• Sort your belongings into what is coming with you and what's not

Six Weeks Before Your Move:

• Begin writing your moving notices (use the checklist as a guide)
• Plan your garage sale
• Start packing items you don't use regularly

One Month Before Your Move:

• Contact the utilities and make arrangements to transfer services
• Contact phone and cable companies
• Two Weeks Before Your Move
• Confirm your movers (either professionals or friends)
• Book the elevators (if you're moving into or out of a high-rise)

One Week Before Your Move:

• Call your RE/MAX associate and arrange for a pre-closing inspection
• Make an appointment to see your lawyer and review details
• Contact your lender and ensure that funds are available
• Have all of your valuables gathered and begin packing them in suitcases for personal transport
• A few days before your move, begin defrosting and drying out the freezer

On Moving Day:

• Keep your moving file on hand
• Organize your belongings so that they end up in the right room
• Begin unpacking any items provided by the movers which will incur daily usage charges after the move
• Try to relax, you are in good hands with MyDaddyHomes.