Schedule Your Move
You're almost there! Use these checklists to stay organized and ensure a smooth transition to your new home.
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Work with lender to finalize loan
It is super important to get all paperwork to them ASAP
- ✓Schedule home inspection
- ✓Get quotes for home insurance
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Declutter!
Sort through every drawer, closet, cupboard & shelf, removing items you no longer need or like. Donate or sell items that are in good condition
- ✓Get copies of medical records and store with your other important documents
- ✓Create an inventory of anything valuable that you plan to move
- ✓Get estimates from moving companies
Moving Timeline
- •Give 30 days notice if you are currently renting
- •Schedule movers/moving truck
- •Buy/find packing materials
- •Start packing
- •Arrange appraisal (lender will do this)
- •Complete title search (title company will do this)
- •Secure home warranty (if applicable)
- •Schedule time for closing
- •Contact utility companies (water, electric, cable)
- •Change address: mailing, subscriptions, etc.
- •Minimize grocery shopping
- •Keep on packing
- •Obtain certified checks or wire info for closing
- •Schedule and attend final walk through
- •Finish packing
- •Clean
- •Pack essentials for a few nights in new home
- •Confirm delivery date with the moving company. Write directions to the new home, along with your mobile phone number
Smart Packing Tips
Label boxes with room name and contents. Use color coding for different rooms to make unpacking easier.
Toiletries, change of clothes, phone chargers, medications, important documents, and basic cleaning supplies.
Transport jewelry, important documents, and irreplaceable items yourself rather than putting them on the moving truck.
Photograph electronics before unplugging so you know how to reconnect them in your new home.
- •Get at least 3 written estimates
- •Check reviews and references
- •Verify insurance and licensing
- •Ask about additional fees (stairs, heavy items, long carry)
- •Confirm the moving date in writing