Moving is less of a chore when you break down the tasks and plan ahead. Knowing when to get things done - and in what order - will make the whole process go more smoothly and help put your mind at ease.
Use this guide below to make your move less stressful for everyone involved!
2 MONTHS AHEAD:
6 WEEKS AHEAD
1 MONTH AHEAD:
2 WEEKS AHEAD:
1 WEEK AHEAD:
FEW DAYS AHEAD:
MOVING DAY:
Use this guide below to make your move less stressful for everyone involved!
2 MONTHS AHEAD:
- Research moving companies - make yourself aware of all the options
- Sort and purge the house room by room
- Hold a garage sale to declutter
- Check your lease (if applicable)
- Create a moving binder for receipts, estimates, etc.
6 WEEKS AHEAD
- Start collecting and/or ordering moving supplies
- Being using things up that you don’t want to move - freezer foods, paper products, cleaning supplies, etc.
- Book movers
1 MONTH AHEAD:
- Start packing - label and number the boxes as you go and start with the items that you don’t use often
- Notify utilities, banks and subscriptions of the move
- Keep valuables separate and plan to move them yourself
- File a change of address
2 WEEKS AHEAD:
- Donate, recycle and throw out anything you no longer want
- Confirm with the moving company
- Set aside, in an empty closet, things you will need for the final clean
1 WEEK AHEAD:
- Schedule disconnects for gas, electric, water and phone and schedule new connections
- Book move-out cleaners (if using)
- Finish up most of the packing
FEW DAYS AHEAD:
- Defrost the freezer
- Double-check all details
- Plan for payment of movers, cleaners, etc. (don’t forget about the tips)
- Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries that you'll need the first day in your new home
MOVING DAY:
- Take inventory before the movers leave
- Double check the entire home - don’t forget all closets and cabinets
- Clean the house - appliances too!
- Collect all keys and keep them in a safe place
