TWO MONTHS BEFORE


  • Sort & Purge: Go through every room in your house and see what you'd like to keep and what you're going to get rid of.


  • Start investigating possible moving companies (if needed)


  • Contact your insurance provider to update your home insurance policy with new address and details.


  • Get enough packing supplies: tape, boxes, markers, ect.


  • Make sure you have selected a lawyer to complete yourreal estate transaction.


ONE MONTH BEFORE


  • Book your moving company or arrange your truck rental


  • Schedule disconnection/connection of utilities at old & new home. Be sure to give our team a call if you need any help!


  • Phone
  • Internet
  • Cable
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Electricity
  • Water Heater Rental (if applicable)


  • Begin packing items you don't use regularly. Make sure to CLEARLY LABEL ALL BOXES!


  • Fill out a “change of address” form at Canada Post instore or online to have any mail forwarded


  • Alert important parties about your move: Banks, Insurance, Memberships, Drivers License, Health Card, Taxes etc.


  • Use it or Lose it: start using up old cleaning products, perishable food items in the freezer/cupboard

TWO WEEKS BEFORE


  • Call to confirm your movers


  • Plan your meals so you don't have leftover food to pack


  • Return borrowed belongings (library books ect.)


  • Set aside clean towels and linens to be used on moving day at the new house so you're not searching after a long day!


  • Give your lawyer a call to make sure they have all the information needed to complete your paperwork.


ONE WEEK BEFORE


  • Defrost the Freezer, clean the Fridge & Oven


  • Make a schedule/plan for moving day


  • Get payment ready for the moving company


  • Set aside boxes/items that you're moving yourself (& make sure you have the room!)


ONCE MOVED IN


  • Ensure all appliances and fixtures work on move in day.


  • Change batteries in all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.


  • Pick up Garbage collection calender from the city so you know when your pick up days are.


  • Introduce yourself to your neighbors

Please know that the PAUL DISHKE team is here to help you every step of the way with your move. If you need any

help getting things organized please don't hesitate to give us a call. We would be happy to assist you!

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