Moving Checklist

 

6 Weeks before move

  • get estimates & hire a mover: here are several questions to ask:
    • Are on site estimates offered?
    • How is pricing determined?
    • Will the movers pack items? (if so, additional cost?)
    • What insurance is included,/li>
    • What additional charges may arise?
  • Or call, get an estimate on renting a moving van
  • Get all estimates in writing, and request signed copies
  • Contact your insurance company for additional coverage (optional),/li>
  • Create a binder to hold all move-related paperwork (checklist, contracts, receipts)

5 Weeks before move

  • Conduct a room-by-rom survey. Sort items to keep,donate,discard and sell
  • Organize and hold a garage sale, if desired
  • Have valuable items appraised. Photograph or videotape – note any damage
  • Phone to arrange for transfer of home owners/rental insurance
  • Locate health practitioners in the community you are moving to, to make arrangements to have standing prescriptions at a pharmacy near your new home

4 Weeks before move

Gather packing supplies, including:

  • Boxes (various sizes,wardrobe and specialty boxes)
  • Box cutters
  • Tape (packing, masking, blue painters)
  • Tape Dispensers
  • Wrapping materials (bubble, plastic, tissue paper)
  • Labels
  • Fill out change of address with post office
  • Send friends and family a we’re moving announcement

3 Weeks before move

  • Pack contents of garage, attic and storage areas as well as other infrequently used items
  • Mark boxes and furniture with appropriate labels
  • Label and number each box. keep a master inventory list with contents of each box
  • Make arrangements to have: electricity, phone, gas,water, sewer,garbage/recycling, cable/satellite disconnected in your old home the day you leave, and installed in the new home the day before you arrive
  • Call a locksmith to have your new home locks changed on moving day or shortly thereafter
  • Arrange to have a cleaning company prepare the new home before you arrive, if desired

2 Weeks before move

  • Pack the bulk of your items
  • Notify magazines, newspapers,banks, credit card companies for your new address

1 Week before move

  • Print an information sheet for the movers. Include new address, directions and your cell phone number
  • Finish packing. Set aside enough clothing for the week ahead plus a suitcase to pack
  • Place small valuables and important documents in a box/bag. Ask a friend to hold onto it until you are settled, or keep it in a safe place on moving day
  • Discard any hazardous materials that can not be moved in the moving truck
  • Create a last out, first in box with all day to day necessities, including any of the following that are applicable
    • Bedding
    • Towels
    • Toiletries
    • Toilet Paper
    • Basic tools
    • Cleaning supplies
    • Medications
    • Snacks
    • A few dishes
  • Consider hiring a cleaning company to come in and do a quick clean after the movers leave or schedule a day that you will come back and make sure everything is in place for the new occupants

Moving Day

  • Do a walk through before movers arrive to make sure everything is packed
  • Make sure there are no items left behind
  • Give keys to the REALTOR® or property manager
  • Arrange for someone to direct the movers to your new home
  • Read all the registers and record the readings

Moving into your new home

  • Arrange for someone to direct the movers to your new home. Ensure they have a copy of the master packing list and are taking inventory, as boxes are unloaded
  • Inspect for damage. Photograph any relevant items before signing the release
  • Test faucets, toilets, utilities, smoke detectors and phone systems
  • Begin to unpack
  • Flatten boxes. Set them out for recycling or store for future use
  • Enjoy your new home

Within 30 days of your move

  • Pick up mail being held at the local post office
  • Change of address:
    • Drivers License
    • Voters Registration
    • Auto Registration
  • Contact Welcome Wagon, if you desire