• Commit 1-2 persons to manage move & maintain communication with Move Logistics representative

• Identify move dates and work with your family to ensure everyone is aware of target dates

• Begin discarding items not going to new location

• Obtain floor layout for new location to determine more or less where furniture and
personnel will be put. Measurements may be needed to ensure items will fit as planned.

• Obtain moving supplies-Don’t worry we can provide & deliver you all moving supplies!

• Begin compiling an inventory of all furniture and important items.

1 Month Prior

• Begin packing common areas i.e. kitchen, living room, closets.

• Have family members begin packing personal belongings and files into boxes.

Tip 1: All heavy items such as books should be packed in small boxes

Tip 2: All boxes should be taped very well on bottom and top to ensure safe transport

Tip 3: Please be sure all loose and personal items are packed properly, & boxes are clearly labeled as to ‘who’ boxes belong to

• ensure you know where all your electronics and wires are packed for when you arrive at the new location.

• Reserve elevators and loading docks for moving day if needed.

• Coordinate changing of locks and access codes for new building. This ideally would be handled before move occurs.

• Finalize floor plans, seating arrangements, and electronics placement.

Tip 4: develop a color or number system in order to label important rooms and furniture

pieces. Put onto a blueprint of new rooms for reference. Make several copies.

1-2 Weeks Prior

• Ensure every family member is 100% packed and ready to go.

• If possible, arrange a tour of the new location so that everyone understands the new floor plans.

• Ensure Electricity and A/C are connected prior to move.

• Coordinate 1-2 other people to help you manage and work with movers. Create copies of

blue prints to give to staff members who will be directing movers.

1-2 Days Before Moving Day

• Check once more that all desks, file cabinets, fridges, etc. are completely empty.

• Ensure all computers, telephones, TVs, and cables/wires are disconnected and packed.

Tip 5: Every family member should take their own immediate necessities

• Begin putting color coded or numbered labels on rooms and furniture that correlate to where they will be placed in new rooms.

• Ensure everyone knows their duties and expectations prior to moving day.

Moving Day!

• Rooms should be prepped and ready at the new location to receive their belongings.

• Upon moving, family members should stay a safe distance from movers to prevent the possibility of injuries.

• Reconnections & setups should take place after move is done to avoid delays.

• Coordinators should stay relatively stationary and prepared to help coordinate movers throughout the entire move.

• Relax! Move Logistics has you covered from start to finish!

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