• Home
  • About
    • Leadership Team
    • Homebuying Process
    • Careers
  • Meet Our Team
  • Loan Products
  • Resources
    • Manage Account
    • Mortgage Calculator
    • eHome
    • Contact Us
    • Purchase
    • Refinance
    • New Construction
    • Homebuying 101
    • On Time Guarantee
Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • Leadership Team
    • Homebuying Process
    • Careers
  • Meet Our Team
  • Loan Products
  • Resources
    • Manage Account
    • Mortgage Calculator
    • eHome
    • Contact Us
    • Purchase
    • Refinance
    • New Construction
    • Homebuying 101
    • On Time Guarantee
Apply Now
[wd_asp id=5]
Apply Now

Helpful Tips for a Worry-Free Move

Your moving checklist for a worry-free move.

TWO MONTHS before the move

GET ESTIMATES from two moving companies if using a mover or two truck rental companies if moving yourself.
CREATE FILE that contains all of your moving paperwork (estimates, receipts, etc.)
ARRANGE to transfer school records and order new school uniform if necessary.
CONTACT CONTRACTORS to get your new home ready before you arrive. Painters, carpenters, etc.
CONTACT LANDLORD if renting to confirm moving date.
CHECK WITH INSURANCE to confirm if policy will cover possessions during the move.

FOUR-SIX WEEKS before the move

FILL OUT and turn in the change of address cards from the post office
CONTACT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS to obtain and transfer medical records to new providers
USE foods and cleaning supplies that won’t be moved. Especially Frozen foods and flammable products.
COLLECT PACKING MATERIALS such as boxes, wrapping paper, bubble wrap, etc.
PURGE unused items to make the move easier.
PACK items that won’t be used until after the move.

ONE-THREE WEEKS before the move

SCHEDULE utilities. Disconnect your current home the day after you leave, and connect the day before you arrive at your new home.
COLLECT any important records: personal and family records (medical/dental, veterinary, birth certificates, legal/financial documents and passports.
PREPARE auto registration transfer (only if moving to a new state)
PACK items in color coded boxes so they are easy to relocate into the correct room on moving day.

ONE DAY before the move

DISCONNECT and prepare major appliances for the move and disassemble furniture such as beds and large furniture if you are moving yourself.
CONFIRM arrival time of moving truck.
PACK items in “load last” box that includes everything you will need when you get to the new house.
SET ASIDE items that will travel with you in your car so they don’t get loaded on the truck.
PACK a night bag for the family so you have toothbrush, pajamas and towels when you arrive.
CREATE mini-toolkit including a sharp knife for opening boxes upon arrival.
CHARGE cell phone so you are available for any questions.

MOVING DAY

PHOTOGRAPH all utility meter readings at the old house to have on record.
GIVE mover emergency contact numbers.
HAVE someone at the house to answer questions from the mover.
CAREFULLY READ the Bill of Lading paperwork before signing (if using a mover). Keep the paperwork in an easy to locate place.

DELIVERY DAY

COLOR CODE rooms to match your boxes for easy unpacking.
PHOTOGRAPH all utility meter readings at the new house to have on record.
CHECK belongings carefully (if using a mover) to note any damaged items.

Ready To Take The Next Step?

Submit a
Contact form

find a mortgage loan originator

Your mortgage

Apply Now

Find a loan expert

Manage your account

company

Contact us

Careers

lending options

Mortgage calculations

Mortgage basics

COMPLAINT AND LICENSING INFO

Complaints may be directed to Hallmark Home Mortgage at 855.249.7731 or an email may be sent to: complaints@1hallmark.com

Corporate NMLS:53441 | NMLS Consumer Access
Security & Privacy | Disclosures and Licenses

CORPORATE CONTACT

7421 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825
888.490.1428 | 260.469.0900

Hallmark Home Mortgage, LLC (NMLS # 53441) is an Equal Housing Lender. Hallmark Home Mortgage is not endorsed by any government agency. Reviews and comments have been submitted by customers voluntarily, are solely the views of such customers, and have been screened by Hallmark Mortgage LLC prior to publication in accordance with our guidelines. Customers were not compensated for their reviews/comments but were informed that the submittals may be used in Hallmark Mortgage LLC advertising. Hallmark Home Mortgage, LLC (NMLS # 53441) is not licensed to originate in all states. All rights reserved. NOTICE: All loans are subject to credit, underwriting, and property approval guidelines. Offered loan products may vary by state. There is no guarantee that all borrowers will qualify. This is not a commitment to lend nor an offer to enter into a rate lock agreement. Terms, conditions and programs are subject to change without notice. Certain limitations apply. Contact us for additional details. Not all offices are licensed in all states. Visit: https://www.hallmarkhomemortgage.com/disclosures for complete licensing information. Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Hallmark Home Mortgage. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com

Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • Leadership Team
    • Homebuying Process
    • Careers
  • Meet Our Team
  • Loan Products
  • Resources
    • Manage Account
    • Mortgage Calculator
    • eHome
    • Contact Us
    • Purchase
    • Refinance
    • New Construction
    • Homebuying 101
    • On Time Guarantee