The Ultimate Checklist for Moving into a New Home: Your Key to a Seamless Transition!

## Things to do Before & After You Move ## **Change of Address** - IRS - Driver's License - Social Security - Voter Registration - Banks/Investments/Charge Accounts - Insurance & Doctors - Friends & Family - Schools - List Item Title ## **1 Month Before Move** - Reserve moving truck/movers - Get boxes, tape, & other moving necessities - Notify Utility Companies of the date for the final meter reading - Notify Cable Company, Security, & any other services you receive - Begin cleaning out closets, attic, & garage - Analyze what items can be thrown away/donated - Start packing infrequently used items ## **2 Weeks Before Move** - Submit a postal change of address - Empty the fuel from your lawnmower, power tools, etc. - Create a room by room packing calendar to track your progress - Assemble a folder of important information about the home for the next home owner - Make sure all necessary repairs are complete - Plan meals to use up refrigerated food ## **1-5 Days Before the Move** - Defrost your freezer & empty ice maker - Clean refrigerator, microwave, stove top & oven - Confirm travel/moving arrangements - Gather & clean outdoor furniture - Pack a suitcase for each family member with clothes & toiletries to get through the first 3 days - Use towels, t-shirts, pillows, & blanket around breakables - Back up all computers - Arrange help for kids/pets for moving day ## **Moving Day** - Double check that all cabinets, closets, & dishwasher are empty - Give movers a tour & any specific instructions on what to move & what not to move - Dispose of trash - Final cleaning - Leave a note of your new address in the house so future can forward any remaining mail - Take a final walk through of the house to make sure no items are left behind