Moving Checklist: Your Guide for Planning Ahead

Moving can be stressful, regardless of whether you’re moving to another state or across the street. It’s essential to start preparing for your move early. You don’t want to scramble to get ready at the last minute. Use this moving checklist to get a head start.
Two months before your moving date
Organized moves are more manageable. Start by decluttering your home. Go through every room of your house and decide what you'd like to keep. Think about whether any items require special packing or extra insurance coverage. Sort your possessions into four categories: keep, donate, sell, and purge.
Here are some other items to tackle at the two-month mark:
One month before your moving date
Consult your moving checklist or moving binder, and evaluate your next steps. Start by scheduling your utility stop and start dates. Make sure you request time off from work and make any necessary travel arrangements.
Other tasks to work on at the one-month mark:
Two weeks before your moving date
Two weeks before your move, determine the essentials, and keep them handy. Be sure to leave out some key items that could come in handy for the big day, such as a rolling dolly, tools, a utility knife, packing tape, cleaning supplies, permanent markers and measuring tape.
Remember to:
One week before the move
On moving day
You must be available to facilitate the move on your moving day. There are many moving parts, and you want to ensure that all your belongings are packed and handled properly. You’ll also want to ensure that the movers have space to get all items onto the moving truck.
Finally, ensure that you:
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