Two Months Before Moving:
Sort and Purge: Go through every room and decide what to keep, sell, donate, or throw away.
Research Moving Companies: Start comparing quotes and services from moving companies.
Create a Moving Binder: Keep track of everything—quotes, receipts, inventory lists—in one place.
Six Weeks Before Moving:
Order Supplies: Purchase boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and other packing supplies.
Start Packing Non-Essentials: Begin with items you use less frequently, such as seasonal items or certain books and decor.
Measure Furniture and Doorways: Ensure large pieces can fit through doorways and reserve any equipment you may need.
One Month Before Moving:
Choose Your Mover: Select a moving company and confirm the details of your move.
Begin Labeling: Label each box with its contents and the room it’s destined for.
Notify Important Parties: Inform banks, employers, and schools of your upcoming move.
Two Weeks Before Moving:
Arrange Time Off: Request the necessary time off work for your move.
Service Your Car: If you’re moving long-distance, have your car serviced.
Pack Most of Your Items: Leave out only the essentials you’ll need for the next two weeks.
One Week Before Moving:
Pack an Essentials Box: Include items you’ll need for the first night in your new home.
Confirm Details with Mover: Reconfirm the moving day, time, and other details.
Prepare Appliances: Defrost the freezer and clean the refrigerator.
Moving Day:
Double-Check Everything: Ensure nothing is left behind.
Take Inventory: As the movers load your belongings, check off each item on your list.
Final Walk-Through: Do one last walk-through of your home to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
After the Move:
Unpack Essentials: Set up crucial areas like the bedroom and bathroom first.
Change Your Address: Update your address with the post office and other services.
Enjoy Your New Home: Take a deep breath and begin settling into your new space.
Use this checklist as your roadmap to a well-prepared and hassle-free move. If you need assistance at any stage, remember our team is here to help—from packing to unloading to getting settled.
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