Moving your family and household is a big job and can be a very stressful time. With so much to do, it is easy to forget some of the most important steps in preparing for the move. Big John Movers, the premier local moving company in Cincinnati, OH, knows the importance of creating a moving checklist and staying organized. Here is a list of the top five things people often forget to do when moving.

5 Forgettable Tasks Before a Move

1. Collect Important Records & Documents

When in the middle of packing boxes and securing the services of a moving company, it can be easy to overlook things like transferring your children’s school records to their new school and requesting medical records from your current physician. Don’t forget to gather any other motor vehicle, financial, and legal documents you will need to take with you. It is best to transport these yourself instead of packing them in boxes for the movers to handle.

2. Pack a Suitcase With Essentials

Even if your move will not involve a hotel stay between homes, pack an essentials suitcase so that you won’t be without the important items until your boxes can be unpacked and important things like prescription medicines can be located. The first few days in your new home will be less complicated if you’ve packed a suitcase with a few sets of extra clothes, toiletries, a flashlight, hand tools, and other necessary personal items you use every day.

3. Label Packed Boxes

In the hustle and bustle of a move, it can be easy to forget to label the boxes as you’re packing them. Make sure to note the destination room for each box so your movers can transfer them accordingly. Otherwise, you may end up with all of the boxes in one room of your new home and no idea what’s inside of each. Also note the content of the box and handling instructions like “This side up” or “Fragile.”  

4. Forward Your Mail

It seems like a simple thing, but notifying the post office of a move is often forgotten until the new homeowners reach their destination and realize days later they haven’t received any mail. Make sure you provide a change of address with the U.S. Post Office in advance of your move, and don’t forget to give your new address to trusted friends and neighbors.

5. Notify Your Bank (or Change Banks)

If you are moving to a new city or state, check to make sure the banking system you use has facilities in that area. If not, it may be necessary for you to close your current accounts and open new accounts with a bank in your new hometown. Even if you are only moving across town, you will still need to notify your bank of your new address and have new checks printed if you use them.

If you’re looking for a moving company to help with your local relocation, Big John Movers in Cincinnati provides great value at a low cost. Call (513) 244-5646 today to talk to a representative about your moving needs, or visit their website to request a free quote. Follow them on Facebook for news and special offers.