6 weeks before moving: Hire a mover
- Hire a local mover
- Discuss your packing and storage needs
- Discuss any fragile items you might have
- Discuss the size of your move (try compiling an inventory list)
- Discuss payment (some may require a deposit, some only take cash)
4 weeks before moving: Get organized
- Complete your change of address form
- Create a floor plan for the furniture in your new home
- Decide which items you want to get rid of, sell or donate
- Notify your mover of any special needs (like special packing materials for delicate items)
2 weeks before moving: Clean your home
- Hire a move-out cleaner - it will save you time, stress and they'l probably do a much better job than you could under a time crunch
- Donate items or have a yard sale - get rid of anything and everything you don't need
- Discard or donate food you're not taking
- Collect boxes and packing materials if you plan to pack yourself
1 week before moving: Finalize the details
- Call your utilities company to make sure the utilities at your old home will be disconnected
- Call the moving company to confirm your move date, time, and any special needs
- Start packing items and be sure to clearly label all boxes - this will save you so much time unpacking
- Set aside any fragile or special boxes you want to transport yourself
The day of the move
- Greet your movers and brief them on your needs
- Make sure everything is loaded on the truck
- Do a final walk-through before leaving to make sure everything is out
- Turn of all the lights, HVAC and water
- Close all blinds and lock all windows and doors
- Leave any special keys or garage door openers for the new owner
- Meet your movers at your new home
- Check that al your items are intact and that there are no dents or scrapes
- Pay your movers for a job well done
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