{"id":12415,"date":"2017-09-22T09:15:57","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T09:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=12415"},"modified":"2024-11-26T13:47:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T13:47:27","slug":"beyond-the-packing-things-that-need-to-be-done-before-and-after-a-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/beyond-the-packing-things-that-need-to-be-done-before-and-after-a-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Packing: Things that need to be done before and after a move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>When the topic of moving comes up, most start thinking about the packing and purging of their belongings. Hiring a moving company, buying moving supplies, and donating or selling items you don\u2019t want to take with you are all part of the moving process. However, it\u2019s not all that needs to be done. \u00a0Although that is a huge part of it, many important steps\u00a0must be completed before, during, and after a move to ensure that you transition into your new place with ease.<\/p>\n<p><b>Before You Move<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Before moving day, there are some things you\u2019ll need to get done.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 <b>Collect All Necessary Paperwork<\/b> \u2013 There will be certain paperwork that you will need when you move to your new city. Documents like your social security card, birth certificate, driver\u2019s license, and medical records are all important resources you may be asked for after moving. Securing these documents before moving from your city is a lot easier than travelling back to get the documents later. Secure this paperwork in advance since some documents aren\u2019t provided on the spot.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 <b>Notify Your Home Security Company<\/b><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>\u2014<\/strong>If you have a home security system with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alarmrelay.com\/monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alarm monitoring services<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to inform them<\/span>\u00a0of the move sooner rather than later. This is so that they can uninstall or shut off the alarm at the old <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> and transfer it to the new one. Since this will likely involve the assistance of an alarm specialist, you\u2019ll want <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"rental\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renting\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renting;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01y857;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renting\" >to let<\/a> them know in advance so you can ensure the alarm has been properly uninstalled from the old location.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 <b>Start Your Job Hunt <\/b>\u2013 Unless you\u2019re moving close to your current job or you\u2019re moving for a promotion in another city, you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/5-secrets-for-finding-a-job-in-a-new-city\">start looking for places of employment<\/a> prior to moving. Make sure that employers know that you\u2019re relocating soon so that they will take your application into consideration. If you\u2019re having a hard time getting a company to show interest, working with a local recruiter could help you get your foot in the door.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 <b>Cancel and\/or Update Memberships <\/b>\u2013 While most remember to switch their utility services over or to cancel the cable at their old <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a>, there are some that forget to cancel other memberships. If you receive magazines, regular shipments of products, or anything else shipped\/mailed to your house as a part of a membership you\u2019ve signed up for, you\u2019ll want to call and cancel or update them on your new address.<\/p>\n<p><b>After You\u2019ve Moved In<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve<a href=\"http:\/\/sellingahouse.co.uk\/essential-items-to-pack-for-your-first-night-in-your-new-home\/\"> arrived at your new place<\/a>, here are some things you\u2019ll need to complete:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 <b>Have electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing systems serviced<\/b>. \u2013 Though you may have had a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a> inspection and completed some repairs prior to purchasing the home, you\u2019ll want to have all your systems serviced to ensure there aren\u2019t any impending issues you\u2019ll have to deal with. Contact an electrician, plumber, and HVAC professional to help you with routine maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 <b>Transfer schools<\/b> \u2013 If you have children, you\u2019ll need to get them properly transferred into the new school system. Contact the local board of education to find out what the process is. In many instances, your child will have to take a physical from a paediatrician to assess their health and ensure they have updated and required shots. You may also be required to provide a transcript from the previous school.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 <b>Find new doctors and medical professionals \u2013 <\/b>Now that you\u2019re in a new town, you will need to find a doctor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birchgrovedental.co.uk\/\">dentist<\/a>, eye doctor, and other medical professionals to serve your and your family&#8217;s needs. Start looking for the best medical professionals in the area and schedule consultations to ensure they are a great fit for you and your loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0 <b>Get settled in \u2013 <\/b>Last, but not least, is getting settled into your home. This will likely take the longest as you\u2019ll have to fill your home with furniture, pictures, appliances, devices, and more to make it feel like home.<\/p>\n<p>Moving comes with a laundry list of responsibilities. As you can see, there\u2019s a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land lot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-lot\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_lot;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gs32y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_lot\" >lot<\/a> more to planning a move than hiring a moving company and stuffing your items into boxes. In order to move successfully, it\u2019s important to make a checklist and start planning as far in advance as possible so you don\u2019t forget these and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-to-do-when-you-move-into-a-new-home\/12287\/\">important tips to moving<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color: #999999;\">ref: 4013.34996<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the topic of moving comes up, most start thinking about the packing and purging of their belongings. 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