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6 Weeks Before
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If you are having a moving sale, plan the date, time, etc.
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Start a receipt envelope for all your moving expenses. If necessary, at tax time you will have a record of moving deductions.
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Gather auto licensing and registration documents, school records, birth certificates, wills, deeds, stock and other financial documentation, etc.
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Obtain your medical and dental records and ask your physicians for referrals.
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Arrange for school transcripts to be sent to the new school.
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Have W-2's and other tax forms forwarded.
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Send your change of address card to the Post Office.
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There is also a form via the Internet. The address is:
www.usps.com/moversnet/coa.html
Fill out the form, print and mail to the post office.
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Obtain estimates, in writing, from truck rental companies or moving companies and determine your town's parking rules (for the movers).
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Begin the off-site storage process (if applicable).
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5 Weeks Before
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Obtain items necessary for packing: boxes, packing materials, heavy-duty tape, scissors, felt markers.
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If you are having a moving sale, begin cleaning and pricing items.
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Ask your insurance agent to make sure your possessions are covered during the move to your new home.
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Transfer or obtain insurance for your new home.
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4 Weeks Before
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Start Packing.
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Register children in their new school.
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If you're having a sale, continue cleaning and pricing items. Place your ad.
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Make sure your change of address cards are in the mail (see checklist).
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Contact gas, electric, oil, water, telephone, cable TV, newspaper and trash collection companies for service disconnect/connect at your old and new addresses. Also, ask for final readings.
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Check your service contracts for your furnace, exterminator, gardener, etc.
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Check your warranties for your appliances, roof, etc. These usually can be transferred at no charge.
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Be sure your American Home Shield is in place.
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3 Weeks Before
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Hold your moving sale.
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Select a new bank if you are moving out of the area.
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Take pets to the veterinarian and get copies of their records.
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Reduce the stress of moving on you pet, log on to www.usps.com/moversnet/pets2.html for some suggestions from the experts.
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2 Weeks Before
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Review your Coldwell Banker Home Loans Five Step Process to ensure a smooth and easy closing.
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Have your car serviced.
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Make arrangements with your neighbors or a charitable organization for your perishable foods and houseplants.
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For cold weather moves, winterize your property such as swimming pools and sprinkler systems.
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Return Library books.
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1 Week Before
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Get a bank or certified check for the mover.
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Close your checking and savings accounts. Have funds transferred to your new bank.
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Close your safety deposit box.
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Pick up dry cleaning.
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Finish packing, leaving only the absolute necessities to be packed on moving day.
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Give mover specific directions to your new home and prepare a sketch of your new floor plan to help your movers place the boxes and furniture in the right rooms.
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Check your prescriptions to make sure you have enough to get you though your move.
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Return leased items such as cable boxes.
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Return EZ Pass (if applicable).
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Moving Day
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Get trash and recycling pick-up schedule for new home.
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Go through closets, basement, garage, etc., to make sure nothing is left behind.
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Don't leave home until the moving truck is completely loaded and on its way.
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Record all utility meter readings (gas, electric, and water).
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Leave house keys, and garage door opener, with your real estate sales associate or the new owners.
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