You may want to discard items you no longer need or want. Reducing the weight of your shipment is useful and could possibly lower the cost of moving.

• If you have pets, see MOVING PETS for recommendations.

• Make note of any items that would need special disassembling/reassembling or servicing such as gas appliances, fridges with icemakers, washer/dryers, etc.

• Make note if there are any access problems such as parking permits and other items such as difficult access for large trucks, long distance from parking area to entrance of home or building, large furniture pieces that may not fit through narrow entrances, etc.

• Be sure to list any items outside the home that need to be moved such as sheds and contents, play structures, etc.

• List items that need high value insurance coverage. If you think you may be packing some or all of your items, be aware of the requirements regarding insurance. Items not packed by your mover are not covered by insurance unless the carton has visible damage.

• Be aware of time requirements such as closing dates on your old and new home, elevator service schedules, etc..