It is preferable that you are present during the packing of your belongings and imperative that you take responsibility for your jewelry and other high-value items. If possible, please take these items with you. If you must pack these items, know where they are located, and make a descriptive note that you have these items on your Bill of Lading. Furthermore, make sure to sign the inventory of your belongings and do not pack any prohibited items.
The most forgotten items are the following:
Records: Don’t forget to transfer your medical records and current prescriptions to your new town. Also, you will need school records to register your children as photocopies will not suffice.
Hidden Stash: Have you stashed away valuables or extra cash? Be sure to check every nook and cranny so that you don’t forget that money you had hidden for a rainy day or your family heirloom!
External Possessions: Don’t forget to pick up the items left at the dry cleaners or tailors. Also remember to return library books, movie rentals, and anything else you may have checked out or lent out.
New Address: Keep a copy in your wallet, because you will be asked this information repeatedly during your move and you may not have it memorized.
Mr. Clean: Leave some cleaning supplies out to do a once-over before permanently closing the door.
Garage Door Opener: Most people forget to remove this from their vehicles prior to moving. Remember to leave it for the new resident.
Keys: Make sure you leave the new resident all the copies of the house key. Don’t forget to pick them up from the neighbors, family members, or whomever you have given a spare key to. That includes the hidden key on the front porch!
Animals and Plants: Bernard Movers cannot move animals or plants, so please make arrangement for them!
