Moving Planner

Finalize the moving process

• Get quotes from professional movers
• Book a rental truck
• Ask friends and family for help in your move
• Book a storage unit
• Apply for a Transfer certificate in school
• Prepare a list of items you need for the new house
• Check for the changes required in the vehicle or personal property insurance

Travel arrangements finalization

• Fix the schedule for the moving company
• Make a reservation for airline, car, or hotels
• Book transport from the airport if needed
• Make a strategy for your packing
• Arrange to ship for the vehicles if needed
• List out all the tax-deductible moving expenses

Clearing out house

• Start using the groceries and refrigerated food
• Sort out the items you want to sell or donate
• Update all your memberships like a gym, club, etc.
• Create a backup for all online and physical documents
• Update your computer
• Secure all the documents like passports, birth certificates, security cards, bank orother financial statements
• Gather all warranty documents and manuals in one file
• Order packing supplies

Packing and eliminating week

• Gather all your packing supplies
• Start packing from storage and garages
• At first, pack all those items you don’t need immediately
• Mark each box along with its contents
• Prepare a list for the boxes according to the rooms
• Pack all items needed for the first night in the new house separately
• Dispose of waste and hazardous items
• Confirm moving details with moving company

Updating memberships and address

• Notify all the service providers at the current location
• Update memberships of community, gym, club, and other subscriptions at the new address
• Update new address in the local post office
• Update address with agencies like Veteran Affairs, Medicaid offices, IRS, Medicare, etc.
• Set up services for a new home like lawn care, maintenance, pet care, house cleaning, etc.
• For moving day book child care

• Finish the groceries and eatables in the refrigerator, prepare it for two weeks only
• Clean and dust your furniture
• Arrange a move-out cleaning service or do it yourself
• Remove all the nails and screws from the walls
• Clean and wrap rugs
• Start disassembling the furniture not in use for two weeks
• Order new furniture if needed
• Secure parking spot for moving truck
• Request for leave from work
• Confirm your travel bookings
• Gather all documents needed while moving like- personal documents, electronics, medication, etc.
• Pay any bills, fees, or penalties

Final pack-up week

• Empty and defrost your refrigerator
• Clean-up your dishwasher anddry it out to remove moisture
• Disassemble and uninstall all the appliances like television, computer, printers, scanners, etc.
• Pack kitchenware, lightings, and other appliances
• Arrange for trash removal
• Inspection of an old house with the landlord

1 day before the move

• Pack up your first night in new house essentials
• Carry some cash for the tip and urgent payments
• Confirm timings with moving company
• Confirm child care services
• Prepare some meal for the moving day
• Make sure about the weather or do some preparations
• Inform neighbors about your move

Finally, the day arrives with lots of excitement and worries. But as you have followed the plan, you need not worry about anything.

• Keep your handbags and first night items in the new house kit separately from the moving boxes
• Carry some water bottles to stay hydrated
• Keep a check on the inventory list
• Give directions to the movers for each room and fragile items
• Sign all the required documents like bill of Landing and inventory
• To ensure no items left, do a sweep of the house on own
• Hand over the keys to the landlord