Moving time can be very stressful. It will help to keep yourself organized and to have a plan. With this in mind please feel free to use this checklist to both plan and organize your next move.

Two Months Before Move

1. Get estimates for movers or for truck rentals.
2. Hire movers or book truck rental.
3. Start a moving file to keep records of your move (out of town moves may be tax deductible).
4. Eliminate or sell items that are no longer used.

1. Arrange utility service disconnect at old residence and connect at new residence.
2. Arrange for children's school records to be sent to new school (if applicable).
3. Purchase packing material like tape, tape gun, boxes, packing fill (paper or bubble wrap).

1. Discontinue or change regular home services like magazine and newspaper subscriptions.
2. Start packing.
3. Take down curtains, rods, shelves, pictures, etc. . . .
4. Start to use foodstuffs to reduce the need to pack them.
5. Put aside critical items like checkbooks, a flashlight, tools, toiletries, keys, paper plates, cups, towels, travel alarm, Asprin, first aid kit and games for kids. Also, start packing a suitcase with clothing and other personal items.

1. Call credit card companies, banks, insurance providers, subscription companies to change your address.

1. Finish packing.
2. Dismantle beds and other large pieces of furniture.

Moving Day

1. Take note of utility meter readings.
2. Be at the house to answer any questions if you are being professionally moved.

Delivery Day/Possession Day

1. Walk through the house/condo with your real estate agent and make sure the house and outbuildings are in the same or better conditions than the day the offer to purchase was written.

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