Get Into Gear with a Moving Plan

We pulled a variety of moving checklists, guidelines and tips and compiled this post for plans leading up to your move. What tips or suggestions do you have for moving?

Give priority for your activities and projects.  Set a due date to avoid last minute stress!

3 to 6 Months Out:

• Research moving companies. Ask family, friends and coworkers for recommendations. Check Angie’s List and Google for Customer Reviews before booking a moving company.
• Depending on the distance of your move, you may need to find places to go. For Example: Doctor’s Office, Pharmacy, Daycare, Religious Institution, Dentist and more.

2 Months Out:

• Prepare a list of everything in your home.
• Decide on what you want to keep, sell or simply donate/recycle.
• Organize a garage sale or eBay/Craigslist items.
• Research and Start donations, don’t forget your receipts.
• Start planning if you have children and you are changing school districts.
• Start organizing!

6 Weeks Out:

• Let all your friends and colleagues know about your move – maybe you can recruit helpers.
• Get your address modified for all of your information: newspapers subscriptions, credit cards, tax payments, gym, newspapers, etc.
• Arrange for someone to watch your kids and/ or household pets on your moving day.
• Contact utility providers to shut off current service and schedule installation on moving day.
• Start packing the things that are not frequently used, such as basement items, storage areas, guest room etc…

1 Month Out:

• Packing should be well underway at this stage. Brand all the containers with its items and keep a record with you.

2 Weeks Out:

• Call movers/ lease company to complete booking process, switch newspaper subscription and finish up all major packing.

1 Week Out:

• Prepare a map providing guidelines from your old place to the new place so that the moving company should not have any worries.
• Confirm baby sitters/ pet caregivers just to make sure everything is OK.
• Begin taking apart bigger products such as furniture, platforms etc…

Day Before:

• Last minute gathering of all your belongings such as cash, jewelry, important information, individual apparels and an overnight bag to find the daily essentials.
• Confirm time with the moving company once again.

Moving Day:

• After the vehicle is packed at your new home head back to your old home for one last look!
• Lock the house and notify your neighbors that the home is clear.