• Start organizing and decide what you’re taking with you and what you're getting rid of (donate or host a yard sale).
• Get quotes from moving companies.
• Make a list of anyone you need to inform about moving (schools, doctors, banks, etc).
• Talk to your insurance companies about the move.
• Begin arranging transportation for you, your family, and your pets.
• Start purchasing packing supplies (standard boxes in various sizes, bubble wrap, packing paper, packing tape, etc).
• Start packing. Start with items you don't use often and save items you use frequently.
• Begin labeling boxes according to contents & which room it belongs to in the new house.
• Keep a running list of packed items/boxes to cross-reference with the moving company.
• Consider renting a storage unit to remedy any gaps in your move.
• If you’re driving, get your car checked out.
• Tell the post office you’re moving & get change-of-address cards.
• Gather records from schools, doctors, dentists, etc.
• Contact moving company and confirm date/time/plan.
• Evaluate how many days off work you'll need to make the move and request time off.
• Contact utility companies and disconnect/transfer/install services.
• Finish all packing a few days before moving day with the exception of any essential
items you'll need during your move.
• Confirm movers again.
• Arrange to pick up your new house keys from your Real Estate Agent.
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