Moving Checklist – 4 weeks before your move

 

4 weeks before your move from your home you should be preparing the following:

• Arrange for change of address through USPS, to friends, subscriptions, financial institutions.
• Hold a garage sale if allowable in your area.  Donate leftover items to charity.  Moving gives you a perfect opportunity de-clutter and simplify your life!
• Contact utility companies and notify them of disconnect dates.  It’s a good idea, if you are a SELLER to arrange for the cut-off date to be the day AFTER the closing date on your contract.  It gives a bit of flexibility in case of delays.   If you are a BUYER have the turn on date the day of closing on your contract.  Be aware you may need to extend or change these dates, so keep track of this item!
• Start packing items you don’t use often.  This is the time to pack away seasonal clothing, decor items that you won’t be needing…there are a lot of items that become non-essential when you are a temporary resident.

Now, sit back and relax and check off this TO-DO list as DONE!  Check back with your REALTOR periodically to make sure you haven’t missed any essential deadlines and make sure everything is on track for your upcoming move.

Remember, there can be delays, so be open to changes and always have a backup plan!