Your Moving Checklist

Here are some moving checklist items to help make your big day as successful as possible!

6-8 Weeks Before moving day

• Set the date
• Interview moving companies and get estimates
• Get costs from truck rental companies if you are planning to move yourself
• Purchase or rent moving supplies:  tape, markers, scissors, pocketknife, newspaper, blankets, moving pads, plastic storage bins, rope and a hand truck.  Free boxes can usually be obtained at a local supermarket, but consider purchasing wardrobe boxes for mowing closthes.
• Inventory household goods
• Choose a mover
• Keep a detailed record of all moving expenses.  Your costs may be tax deductible depending on the reasons for your move.

at least 4 weeks before moving day

• Contact utility companies to arrange for transfer or shut off
• Notify lawn service, cleaning and security companies when service should be terminated.
• File change of address forms
  • Don’t forget to notify creditors and anyone else who sends you monthly mail or publications
• Notify healthcare professionals (doctors, dentists, veterinarians) of your move and ask for referrals and record transfers.
• Notify friends and family of new address
• Start organizing items to be moved or packed
  • Fragile vs. non-fragile
  • Immediate need in new home:  Kitchen items, Clothing, Toiletries, Tools
• Register children for school and ask for school records to be transferred.
• Check your homeowner’s insurance and make arrangements for new coverage.
• Hold a yard sale to get rid of unnecessary items and junk.  Consider donating unwanted items.

2 Weeks Before moving day

• Return any borrowed or rented items
  • Cable Boxes
  • Furniture
  • Library books
  • Etc.
• Pick up any personal items
• Cleaning
  • Tools
  • Etc.
• Begin to clear out refrigerator and freezer

1 Weeks Before moving day

• Confirm arrangements with the movers
• Notify friends and neighbors that you may need their help
• Make arrangements for care of small children and pets for the day

1 day before moving

• Make sure each person has a bag packed for essentials at the new address
• Have tools handy for breaking down beds and appliances.
• Move valuables (jewelry, legal documents, family photos & collections) yourself – don’t send them with the moving company.
• Defrost refrigerator/freezer
• Confirm arrival time of movers

Day of the move

• Get an early start
• Make sure movers have your contact information during the move
• Be available to movers for questions
• Perform final check of the home once movers have left
  • Double check the basement, yards, attic, garage and closets.
  • Make sure any appliances left behind are turned off
  • Be sure to leave keys and garage door openers
• All rooms should be at least broom clean and prepared for buyer walk through inspection

Delivery Day

• Make sure you understand how mover expects to be paid
• Supervise unloading and any unpacking
• Confirm receipt of all items on inventory sheets
• Welcome to your new home!