This page contains a checklist so that your move is as organized and effortless as possible. Think about your move as a series of small projects that you can begin while your home is under contract and closing process.

One Month before Moving

Make a plan what you do and don’t want to take with you.Sell items you don’t want to take with you

Get written estimates from moving companies, if desired clarify if the movers pack for you, get appraisals of high-value items in case of damages and videotape or photograph your belongings for future reference.

Alternatively, make arrangements for truck rental and moving help, start packing boxes (beginning with items that aren´t regularly used) and not forget to mark them clearly as to contents and room to be placed in.

Keep detailed records of all moving expenses if your move is job related. Many expenses, including house-hunting trips, are tax deductible.

Make arrangements for picking up important records you will need. Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions.

Close out your old bank account and start a new one near your new home or transfer the account from current bank.

If you got a child contact the new school.

Make arrangements for transporting pets.
 

Two Weeks before Moving

Get a Change-of-Address Kit from the Post Office and inform e.g. banks, credit card companies, insurance companies and your past employer of the change of address.

Pack your legal, medical, financial and insurance documents in a safe place.

Switch utility services to new address. Inform electric, disposal, water, newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone and cable companies of your move.

Call friends and family and recruit help for the moving day.

Make arrangements for cleaning your old home.

Inquire about your new auto licensing procedure and auto insurance rates.

Check with your insurance company about transferring coverage to your new Home.

Confirm travel information

One Week before Moving

Decide what items go in the car with you.

Pack a survival kit of clothes, medicines, special foods, etc. to carry you through the day while you unpack.

Finish packing all boxes except what you´ll need in the final week.

Purchase moving insurance if you have items of value.

Have your car checked for the trip.
 

One Day before Moving

Defrost freezer and refrigerator.

Check your moving company’s payment policies.

Get traveler’s checks for other possible expenses.

Make sure your possessions to be moved are inventoried.

Put all your keys in a safe spot.

Make sure moving van driver has correct address, phone number and directions and confirm delivery date with movers.

Check all rooms one more time. Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic and garage.