Make planning your move effortless with our Moving Checklist, your essential guide to a successful move. From getting organized two months before moving day, to packing, updating personal records, and final home preparations, this complete guide is designed to keep your move on track and stress-free.
Start A File: Create a “moving” file to keep track of vendor quotes, receipts and other records associated with your move.
Create A Budget: Evaluate your resources and establish a realistic budget for making your move.
Request Estimates: Contact reputable moving companies to provide an in-home estimate.
Reserve A Mover: Select a moving company and reserve your moving date. Some moving companies will even help you pack.
Gear Up: Order boxes and other supplies such as tape, bubble wrap, labels and permanent markers.
Sort & Purge: It's a great time to get organized. Start sorting your closets.
Out With The Old: Consider selling no longer used clothing and other valuables through second-hand retailers or donate your unwanted belongings to charity.
Update School Records: If you have children that are in school, arrange to transfer school records.
Change Your Address: Pick up a change of address form from your local post office, or change your address online.
Put Out The Word: Notify charge accounts, insurance companies, health-care providers and other organizations of your pending change of address.
Box It Up: Begin boxing up your belongings, starting with items you won't need to use for a few weeks.
Label Your Life: Make unpacking easier by labeling boxes with the room they belong in.
Disconnect: Schedule disconnects for utilities such as gas, electric, water, and telephone service. Arrange any refunds that are due and schedule connections for your new residence.
Discontinue: Cancel newspapers, Internet, cable TV, security, pest control, cleaning help, landscaping maintenance and any other services you subscribe to.
Take A Day: Notify relevant parties when you'll be out of the office.
Take Out The Laundry: Empty dresser drawers, cabinets, and other storage spaces and ensure that all furniture is empty.
The Survival Kit: Pack a suitcase with items you can't live without until you get moved in and unpacked.
Final Scrub: Clean out the refrigerator, wipe down the sink and perform a final cleaning of your home.
Book A Sitter: Arrange any moving-day needs for children and pets.
Double-check The Details: Reconfirm the moving company's arrival time and other details.
Emergency Cash: Stash some cash, which may come in handy for tipping building staff on your move out date and the movers at the end of a long day.
Rest Up: Be sure to get a good night's sleep.
Say Bye: Don't forget to say goodbye to your neighbors.
Final Walk Through: Do a final walk of your home, turn off the lights and thermostat and lock all the windows and outside doors.
Take Inventory: Before the movers leave, be sure to take an inventory of all your belongings to ensure nothing is missing.
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