Helpful Hints for Moving

Here is a checklist with a rough timeline for moving into your new home:


6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE:

• If you’re planning a garage sale, set a date.
• If you have children, arrange to transfer school records including Vaccination records.
• Get familiar with schools in your new community. See School page
• Notify insurance companies of your move. If needed, make new arrangements for auto and home coverage.
• Start a “Move File” for all receipts, papers and estimates related to your move.

4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE:

• Choose a van line / rental truck company you will use and give them tentative pick-up / deliver dates. 
• If you are moving to a new city, be sure and ask your attorney, doctor and other providers for referrals and any necessary records.
• If you have pets, schedule a check-up and be sure to get a copy of their records from the veterinarian.
• Set schedules with real estate agents and/or landlords.
• Arrange to have your mail forwarded to your new home and inform financial institutions of your new address.
• Terminate club & organization memberships and check if refunds available. Notify your church.
• Notify all applicable services such as lawn, pest control, security - check for refunds if on contract.

2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE:

• Schedule disconnect date with your local utility company, cable company, and phone company.
• Notify new utility company, cable company, and phone company of connect dates for your new home.
• Transfer magazine and other subscriptions.
• If you have a lawnmower or any other power equipment, drain oil and gasoline. Moving companies will not transport otherwise.
• Cancel newspaper delivery and trash pickup effective on your move date
• Set appointments to have your new home cleaned: Carpets, drawers & cabinets etc. before moving in. See Buyer Service
• Verify that home is move-in ready with any repairs completed. 

1 WEEK BEFORE MOVE: 

• Have floorplan made out of new home so movers can put heavy items the right place.
• Make back-up copies of computer files and any important paper documents not traveling with you. 
• Create a "Welcome box" to be packed last for easy retrieval, containing: Medications, toiletries, towels, linens, first aid kit, garbage bags, Flashlight, spare light bulbs, (pet food?) and basic tools for assembling beds if needed.
• Familiarize yourself with your new community including addresses for: Driver license & car registration, local postoffice, Library school & hospital.
• Ask your Realtor to make sure an updated phonebook are available in your new home.