With so much happening all at once, it's difficult to remember all the details involved with moving.  We at Trollinger Real Estate have created a guide to assist you in your move.  With careful planning, you can save hours of work. 

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	Before You Leave:		Don't Forget to:
	Address Changes		Empty freezer and refrigerator, defrost freezer
	Post Office, Give Forwarding Address		Service appliances for moving
	Charge Accounts/Credit Cards		Note TV/Entertainment center cabling
	Subscriptions:  Notice may require several weeks		Clean rugs or clothing before moving/have them moving wrapped
	Friends and Relatives		Check with moving coordinator, insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method, time of expected payment and phone number where they can reach you
	Bank		Empty gasoline from lawn mower, discard flammable cleaning fluids
	Transfer funds, arrange check cashing in new city		Label boxes you will need right away.
	Arrange credit references		Plan for special care needs of infants or pets.
	Empty safe deposit box		Plan to have car serviced for trip.
	Insurance		On Moving Day:
	Notify company of new location for coverages; Life, Health, Fire and Auto		Make hotel reservations if you ar etraveling for more than one day or you have to wait for the movers to arrive
	Utility Companies		Take a local phone directory with you.
	Gas, Light, Telephone, Fuel, Garbage and Cable TV		Carry cash and travelers checks to cover moving services and expense until you make banking connections in new city.
	Get refunds on any deposits made		Carry jewelry and documents yourself.
	Delivery Service		Plan for pet transport
	Laundry, Newspaper; Changeover of service		Tell close friend travel schedule and stops along the way.
	Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories		Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty
	Ask doctor and dentist for referrrals, transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays, obtain birth records, medical records, etc.		Leave old keys needed by new tenant or owner with realtor or neighbor.
	Automobile		At Your New Address:
	Verify requirements for auto licensing		Arrange for someone to be at your new home when the moving van arrives.
	Schools		Inspect everything before you sign your moving receipt.  Find out how many days you have to claim any possible damages.
	Determine the school you child will attend and records needed		Obtain certified check or cashiers check needed for closing real estate transaction.
	Pets		Check on telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage service.
	Determine regulations for tags, licenses, vaccinations		Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and furnace.
			Have appliances checked.
			Ask mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival.
			Have new address recorded on driver's license.
			Visit city offices and register for voting.
			Register car within five days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
			Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motorclub membership.
			Apply for state driver's license.
			Register family in new place or worship.
			Register children in school
			Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.