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