| Four Weeks Prior To Move Day |
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Survey your home and determine items to be discarded or donated.
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Arrange transfer of school records.
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Start packing 2 or 3 cartons a day.
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Ask Beltway about discount cartons.
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Make reservations for move day parking and/or elevator services.
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Review list of items to be moved which was provided by BMA move consultant.
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| Three Weeks Prior To Move Day |
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Start noting change of address on your correspondence.
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Request change of address from Post Office.
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Arrange professional disconnection of ice makers, gas dryers, antennae, cable.
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Buy trash cans for the new home now. They are great packing containers.
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Visit BMA's Move Tips and FAQ at BeltwayMovers.com.
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Arrange transfer of utilities to your new home.
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If disassembly is required of outdoor items, start applying penetrating oil daily to rusty fittings.
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| Two Weeks Prior To Move Day |
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Make arrangements for child care and/or pet sitting on move day.
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Assess your packing progress. Is professional packing needed?
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Ask your consultant about BMA's SmartPackSM Move System.
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Return library books or borrowed items. Collect items you have loaned.
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Arrange transfer of home owners or renters insurance.
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Discuss move day valuation options with your consultant.
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Set aside flammables to be moved by you or disposed of.
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| One Week Prior To Move Day |
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Review move preparation plans. Are you on schedule? Any last minute changes? Visit BMA's FAQ on the web.
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Arrange for certified check or money order as agreed in your move payment plan.
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Drain outdoor hoses and gas from your lawn mower. Clean BBQ grill.
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Call your BMA consultant with an update.
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Survey new residence to determine furniture placement. Label cartons accordingly.
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Collect prescriptions, legal papers, keys, overnight bag to be carried with you.
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Tomorrow is move day! Expect a call from BMA dispatcher confirming plans and introducing your crew.
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