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Moving Checklist
4-8 WEEKS OUT
It’s important for you to start planning ahead for every aspect of your move. There’s a lot to do to prepare. I hope this moving checklist minimizes the stress and helps you stay on top of your to-do list.
Create a digital “moving” folder to store quotes, receipts, and records related to your move. This will come in handy at tax time.
Schedule in-home estimates with an insured moving company. Refer to my email on choosing movers.
Plan how to move fragile or unusual items, such as guns, pianos, fine art, pool tables, or safes. Make sure you’re aware of exactly what the movers you hired will and will not move (or shouldn’t).
Handle items you aren’t taking with you. Hold a garage sale, donate or sell items. Facebook Marketplace is a great option for local selling.
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If you haven’t hired professional services, it’s time to get packing!
Take photos of all electronics before unplugging them. This will help jog your memory when you’re reconnecting things such as your TV and stereo.
Put all your hardware in labeled baggies for easy furniture reassembly.
If you’re moving into or out of a condominium or HOA community, find out if there are any moving day requirements.
Use or donate items that you can’t pack or sell, such as frozen foods, bleach, and aerosol cans.
Gather all financial and legal records in one place.
Gather birth certificates and passports for everyone in your home. Then, carry important documents on your person during your move.
Pick up clothes from the dry cleaner.
Compile medical, dental, and optical records for everyone in your home.
If you’re moving out of town, find a new doctor, dentist, and vet in your new neighborhood.
Update your voter registration.
If you’re moving long distance, plan your route and book hotels.
Shop around for cable, internet, and phone bundles. Then, schedule installation and/or cancel your old services.
Make sure your pets have ID tags for their collars. (Apple air tags are an option.)
Request copies of vet records and get any necessary pet medication.
If you’re moving out of the country, make sure your pets have all necessary vaccinations.
Make a moving day playlist to enjoy while moving and unpacking.
Recycle or dispose of corrosives, flammables, and poisonous items legally. Contact me for local facilities.
Back up your computer. If something goes awry during your move, you’ll be thankful.
Set up trash removal and recycling for your new home, needed.
Remove light bulbs from all lamps you plan to move.
Moving far? Clean out your safe deposit box and any lockers you might have at a gym or community center.
If moving to a new area, fill your prescriptions. Transfer them to a new pharmacy.
Find somewhere safe for pets to go during your move. Look into doggy daycare or ask a friend to watch them for a day.
Send out moving announcement.
Change your address with loan providers, online shopping sites (Amazon, Etsy, etc.), credit cards, banks, and your workplace.
Forward your mail. Leave a pre-paid box for your buyers to forward any packages or mail that accidentally arrives after your move.
Clean outdoor furniture before it's moved.
Change address for Social Security benefits within 10 days of moving. Notify government offices, including the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the IRS.
Ensure your home and auto insurance policies will be in place for your new home.
Cancel or transfer any local memberships if you’re moving to a new area.
Update your address for newspaper and magazine subscriptions.
Transfer your utilities including water, electric, and natural gas.
Update your driver’s license.
Make sure you canceled and/or redirected scheduled deliveries. Remember that pair of shoes that was on backorder?
Clean your current home for the next resident.
I f taking, unplug your fridge and freezer to defrost the night before. Make sure you lay a towel in front of it to absorb any water that leaks.
If taking, drain the water hoses to your washing machine and ice maker.
Empty oil and gas from grills, heaters, lawn mowers, and snow blowers.
Make sure nothing is hiding in the attic, crawl space, shelves or in closets.
Watch the weather channel and prepare accordingly.
Pack an essentials box with everything you’ll need for your first 24 hours in your new home.
Withdraw cash to tip your movers.
Wishing you a safe & smooth move!
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