6-8 Weeks before moving:

• Organization is KEY for a smooth move and this is the time to start!
• Decide which items you wish to transport to your new home. Consider having a garage sale or donating them to charity.
• Start collection moving & packing supplies if you plan to do your own.
• Think about your new home layout and create a floor plan of where you’ll place furniture – this will prevent stress when your furniture arrives at your new home.
• Get familiar with your new community. Request info on schools, local programs, parks and recreation programs from the local Chamber of Commerce.
• All travel arrangements (hotel, flights, car rental, etc.) for your family should be made at this time. Keep your plan flexible to accommodate delays & schedule changes.
• Keep ALL receipts for moving related expenses, many of them are tax deduct able.
• Finalize all Real Estate & Rental needs.
• Contact your insurance agent to transfer medical, property, fire and auto insurance.
• All medical and dental records should be a safe and accessible place.

4-5 Weeks before moving:

Contact the post office for the Change of Address form. Give your new address to:

• Friends and Family
• Post Office

Utility Companies

• Telephone/Cable Company
• Water Company
• Electricity Company
• Internet Provider

Insurance Companies

Banks and Financial Institutions

• Checking
• Savings
• Loans
• Creditors

Local Government agencies, Federal agencies.
Health Providers

• Doctors/Dentist
• Veterinarian
• Pharmacy

Schools
Subscriptions

• Magazines/Book Clubs
• Newspapers

Organize your move by deciding and making lists of what items you will have moved and which ones you’ll move yourself.
Get your kids involved in the moving.

3 Weeks before moving:

• Notify your agent if there are any changes in the dates of your move or if you add or subtract times from your planned shipment.
• Decide how much packing you will handle yourself and what you would like to the van lines to take care of.
• If necessary, make transportation arrangements for your pets.
• You will need to carry all valuable jewelry with you. Collect any other valuables around the house prior to leaving.

2 weeks before moving:

• Transfer all prescriptions to a drugstore n your new city or area. Call your bank to find out how to transfer you accounts – clear all of your safety deposit boxes.
• Dissemble and disconnect your computer system and back-up all of your files. Exposure to extreme temperatures can damage your software.

1 Week before moving

• Make sure to mark which items you’ll take your self, so the movers won’t take them or have any questions.
• Make sure you haven’t overlooked anything in the house.
• Mark your boxes with “Fragile”, “Do not load”, “Load last” labels.
• Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator, freezer and clean your stove, at least 24 hours before moving to them air out.
• Make sure your moving agent knows the address and phone number of your new home. Also provide a phone number of where you can be reached until you arrive at your new home.
• Contact your moving agent to inquire about methods of payment accepted.

1 Day before moving:

• Pack a box of things you’ll need as soon as you arrive at your new home (cleaning supplies, disposable plates and cups, light tools, snacks, bathroom items and trash bags).
• Make sure all packing services have been preformed before you sign for them.

Moving out day!

• Be on hand when the driver arrives and throughout the loading process.
• Accompany the driver during inventory – check the condition of your goods as they are loaded.
• Make a final tour of your home – see that nothing is overlooked.
• Sign the bill of loading and verify that your new address and phone number are correct.
• Turn off all lights and lock the windows and doors.

Lastly: Congratulations you are moving into your new home.