Moving Schedule

Countdown! Week #4

• Call for estimates from 3 professional movers.
• Draw a floor plan of your new home.
• Call the Chamber of Commerce in your new town for their “residential informational packet."

Week #3

• Inventory all possessions now. Decide what to move, sell, replace or donate.
• Complete US Postal change of address forms, mail to media, stores, etc.
• Obtain copies of all medical, dental, legal, accounting, and vet records.
• Transfer records between schools on both ends of the move.
• Ask tax advisor to review your potential moving related tax deductions and potential tax liability.
• Itemize moving related costs with mover, including packaging, loading, special charges, insurance, etc.

Week #2

• Repair, send out for re-upholstery, or clean furniture, drapes, carpet if needed.
• Advertise a garage/yard/tag sale to dispose of unneeded furniture, accessories, clothes, etc.
• If a professional mover is packing your goods, schedule packing days 1 or 2 days before the move.
• If you move yourself, order adequate boxes, packing material, and tape now.
• Make travel arrangements for pets, including necessary medical records.

Week #1

• Assemble sufficient supply of packing materials and equipment.
• Pack items you won’t use immediately or that will go in storage.
• Contact utilities on both ends of the move.
• Confirm final travel arrangements for family and pets.

Closing Day

• Final walk through- Make sure all items are removed and the home is swept clean prior to buyer’s walk through. Sign “Walk Through” sheet!
• Go to bank and get certified check.
• You need to have your driver’s license to closing.
• Go to title company.