Timeline for a Successful Move | Presented by DeLena Ciamacco

8 WEEKS OUT –

• Create a moving budget to know how much you can spend on a moving service & supplies.

• Research moving companies for price quotes and their accreditations.

• Organize all of your moving information (research on moving companies, receipts, list of items  you are moving, etc.) in one folder.

• Make a list of all the specialty items (piano, gym

  equipment, etc.) you will have to move and plan accordingly.

• Start the purging process and separating out items you will either donate or sell.

6 WEEKS OUT –

• Sell or donate items you designated during the purging process.

• Gather supplies (moving boxes, tape, markers, bubble wrap, etc.) you will need for the moving process.

• Measure large pieces of furniture to make sure they will fit in your new place.

• Choose your moving date and make sure it works with others involved in the move.

AT LEAST 4 WEEKS OUT –

• Book the moving company with written confirmation of moving date, costs and any specific requests.

• If needed, purchase moving insurance.

• Begin packing with items you aren’t currently using including out-of-season items.

• Label all boxes and keep a list of what items are included in each box.

• Separate items you will want to transport yourself on moving day and hold them in one specific place.

• Change addresses at the post office and for any subscriptions you receive.

• Notify the utility companies of your upcoming move so you can have the names changed over.

2 WEEKS OUT –

• Confirm the moving date, costs and any specific requests with the moving company.

• Use up food and cleaning items you will not move.

• Start throwing things away so you can make plans if your trash exceeds the trashcan.

1 WEEK OUT –

• Pack a suitcase with essentials (toiletries, clothing, medication, etc.) you will need soon after the move.

• Create a plan for your pets and plants on moving day.

THE WEEK OF MOVING DAY –

• Defrost the fridge and freezer.

• Make plans to tip & feed the movers.

• Arrange your moving day schedule including if anyone will help move either in or out, transportation options and food for moving day and day after.

• Call utility companies to transfer utilities.

MOVING DAY –

• Verify all details with the moving company when they arrive.

• After furniture and boxes have been unloaded, take inventory to make sure everything is accounted for.

• Do a final sweep and open every drawer and closet to ensure no item is left behind.

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