
PLANNING AHEAD:
M VING CHECK LIST

You've purchased your dream home and the closing date is nearing fast. No need to worry! We've prepared a step-by-step checklist to help you prepare ahead for your move.
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.
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Gather auto licensing and registration documents, medical, dental and school records, birth certificates, wills, deeds, stock and other financial documentation, etc.
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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. Contact the IRS to change your address.
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Send your change of mailing address to the US Postal Service.
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Contact Concierge to obtain estimates from truck rental companies or moving companies and determine your town’s parking rules.
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Begin the off-site storage process (if applicable).
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Call 1-800-CLEANUP or visit for locations to take hazardous materials.
5 Weeks Before
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If you are having a moving sale, begin cleaning and pricing items.
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Contact charitable organizations or check with your community to donate unwanted household goods, clothing, etc.
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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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Obtain items necessary for packing: boxes, packing materials, heavy-duty tape, scissors, felt markers.
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 you scheduled your change of address with the US Postal Service.
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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.
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. Make arrangements for their move.
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Schedule a cleaning service for final cleaning.
1 Week Before
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Get a bank or certified check for movers.
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Drain gas & oil from power equipment.
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Close your checking and savings accounts. Have funds transferred to your new bank.
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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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Return leased/borrowed items.
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Check your prescriptions to make sure you have enough to get you through your move.
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Get trash and recycling pick-up schedule for new home.
Moving Day!
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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 with your real estate sales associate or the new owners.
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Plan to rekey locks at your next home.
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Pack a survival box with important phone numbers, bathroom supplies, pocket knife, box opener.