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​

• If you are having a moving sale, plan the date, time, etc. 

• Start a receipt envelope for all your moving expenses. 

• Gather auto licensing and registration documents, medical, dental and school records, birth certificates, wills, deeds, stock and other financial documentation, etc. 

• Arrange for school transcripts to be sent to the new school. 

• Have W-2’s and other tax forms forwarded. Contact the IRS to change your address. 

• Send your change of mailing address to the US Postal Service. 

• Contact Concierge to obtain estimates from truck rental companies or moving companies and determine your town’s parking rules. 

• Begin the off-site storage process (if applicable). 

• Call 1-800-CLEANUP or visit for locations to take hazardous materials. 
   

5 Weeks Before 

• If you are having a moving sale, begin cleaning and pricing items. 

• Contact charitable organizations or check with your community to donate unwanted household goods, clothing, etc. 

• Ask your insurance agent to make sure your possessions are covered during the move to your new home. 

• Transfer or obtain insurance for your new home. 

• Obtain items necessary for packing: boxes, packing materials, heavy-duty tape, scissors, felt markers. 
   

4 Weeks Before 

• Start Packing. 

• Register children in their new school. 

• If you’re having a sale, continue cleaning and pricing items. Place your ad. 

• Make sure you scheduled your change of address with the US Postal Service. 

• 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 

• Hold your moving sale. 

• Select a new bank if you are moving out of the area. 

• Take pets to the veterinarian and get copies of their records. Make arrangements for their move. 

• Schedule a cleaning service for final cleaning. 
   

1 Week Before 

• Get a bank or certified check for movers. 

• Drain gas & oil from power equipment. 

• Close your checking and savings accounts. Have funds transferred to your new bank. 

• Finish packing, leaving only the absolute necessities to be packed on moving day. 

• 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. 

• Return leased/borrowed items. 

• Check your prescriptions to make sure you have enough to get you through your move. 

• Get trash and recycling pick-up schedule for new home. 
   

Moving Day! 

• Go through closets, basement, garage, etc., to make sure nothing is left behind. 

• Don’t leave home until the moving truck is completely loaded and on its way. 

• Record all utility meter readings (gas, electric, and water). 

• Leave house keys with your real estate sales associate or the new owners. 

• Plan to rekey locks at your next home. 

• Pack a survival box with important phone numbers, bathroom supplies, pocket knife, box opener.