Moving Checklist

At least 2 months before your move:

Go through your belongings and donate anything you arent using or don’t want to move.
Research and hire your mover.
Start collecting important records that will need transferring such as school and medical records.
Hold a yard sale or take unwanted belongings to a donation center.

4 – 6 weeks before your move:

Now is the time to sort through everything in your garage! You’ll be glad you did.
Arrange for accommodations during your move if you will need lodging or assistance on the road or need to schedule flights.
Call about new property insurance options.
Schedule boarding options for your pet during the moving process.

2 – 3 weeks before your move:

If you have children, consider finding them a sitter for moving day.
Start packing rarely used items (i.e. holiday decorations, seasonal items, specialty kitchen appliances, etc.)
Research storage options if your new home won’t be ready when you need to leave your current home.
Clean out the fridge, freezer and pantry.
Notify the USPS, your banks, magazine subscriptions, employer and other important parties of your address change.
Call utility companies to disconnect current utilities, transfer utilities or connect them in your new residence.
Create a “no load” area for items that you want to bring with you.

2 weeks before your move:

Schedule a professional to unhook your appliances just before moving day.
Remove gasoline and fuel from mowers and other lawn tools (fuel cannot be placed in tie truck).
Contact cable or TV companies regarding moving satellite dishes or other equipment.
Gather all warranties for items staying with the house and place them in a binder for the future owner.
Have any prescriptions refilled.
Confirm dates and times with movers.
Consider hiring a cleaning service for move-out cleaning.

On moving day:

Pack your valuables in the car with you.
Go through each room, closet, and cabinet to ensure you leave nothing behind.
Double check new address and contact information with the movers.
Say goodbye to your former home and look forward to the future!