- Arrange for moving your furniture and personal belongings either by hiring a moving company or renting a truck.
- Accumulate moving supplies such as boxes, tape, rope, and anything else you might need.
- Plan your travel route if you are driving to your new home.
- Some moving expenses are tax deductible, so you should save all moving related expenses including meals, lodging, and gasoline.
- Develop a plan for packing such as packing last the things you use the most.
- Notify the Post Office of your move by using the Change of Address form.
- Notify friends, family, and businesses of your move.
- Notify federal and state taxing authorities or any other government agency needed.
Two Weeks Before Move
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Notify utilities like gas, electric, water, cable TV, and phone companies. Arrange for services at new address.
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Notify a long distance phone company and arrange for service at your new address.
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Have your car serviced if you are driving to your new home.
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Recruit people to help you on the moving day.
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Arrange for someone to take care of pets during move.
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Confirm moving company or rental truck arrangements.
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If leaving the city, notify your bank about moving.
One Day Before Move
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Keep moving materials separate so they don't get packed until you are finished.
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Pick up rental truck if you are doing it yourself.
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Fill up your car with gas and check oil and tires.
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Try to get a good night's rest.
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Be sure to have cash on hand for moving day
On Moving Day:
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Carry important papers and jewelry with you
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Make arrangements for pet transportation
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Make arrangements with Realtor to leave keys and garage door openers (usually on kitchen counter)
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Take one last trip down memory lane as you walk through your home before you depart for the last time
