Moving Checklist

8 Weeks Before Move:

• Get estimates for moving companies & select one

• Clear & unclutter – Sort items for garage sale, charity, storage, moving, or recycling
  

6 Weeks Before Move:

• Have copies of all important documents readily available to take with you (create a binder): Real estate contracts, travel arrangements, school records, health records,…

• Order packing supplies: boxes, colored tape to organize move, bubble wrap, markers,….

• Start to use groceries on hand to avoid packing or discarding

4 Weeks Before Move:

• Contact current & new utility companies to disconnect/activate services

• Get estimate for storage companies, if needed, & select one

• Start packing, coding boxes for placement in new home & those that are priority boxes for the first few days of the move

2 Weeks Before Move:

• Complete change of address

• Cancel or update subscriptions such as magazine, newspaper, …

1 Week Before Move:

• Complete packing – include a first few nights box(es)

• Refill any necessary prescriptions

• Pack suitcases for first few days of clothing & personal items

• Defrost the freezer if it is going with you

• Confirm travel

• Confirm movers (tip: have cash available for all parties helping with the move)

Moving Day:

• Assist/direct movers as needed

• Make a last run through the house to make sure all is packed, turned off, & locked

Congratulations!