Two Months Before Your Move
•    Get moving quotes if you are planning on using a professional mover.
•    Visually prepare or design a floor plan for your furniture in your new home.
•    Create a list for inventory of your belongings. This is helpful in preparing a garage or moving sale.
•    Keep all of your paperwork concerning the move in one file, so nothing is lost or misplaced.
•    Transfer all school records for your children.
•    Finalize your decision on a mover.
•    If time permits, prepare your new home for arrival (new paint, new locks, etc.).


One Month Before Your Move
•    Change your address.
•    Make any travel arrangements where you would need an airline, train, hotel, bus or car rental.
•    Research the area in which you will be moving for clubs, civic organizations and churches, so that you can change your membership.
•    Contact medical and dental offices to receive records, asking these professionals for referrals and continuing prescriptions.
•    Make an inventory list of all of your belongings.
•    Arrange for your pets to be transported.
•    Use/finish household items so that there is less to pack and move.


Two Weeks Before Your Move
•    Contact all of your utilities and change your service to your new address.
•    Organize those helping you on the day of the move.
•    Be sure to confirm all travel reservations you have made.
•    If moving appliances, you may want to make sure they are inspected before the move.
•    Pack all clean clothing.
•    Keep important documents and valuables close at hand during the move.
•    Prepare for the move of any infant or small children.
•    Review your insurance policy for coverage during your move.
•    Provide relatives with your travel information.
•    Defrost your freezer and refrigerator.


Moving Day Has Arrived!
•    Do a final walk through of the home to make sure all of your belongings have been removed.
•    Be sure to take control of all personal items that are valuable or important to you during the move.
•    Make sure you have a certified check or cash to pay the movers upon completion.