Here are some things to consider as you prepare to move:
4 weeks before your move
2 weeks before your move
Week of your move
Contact and contract with a reputable moving company
Have school records transferred
If you are moving out of town, arrange to transfer (or take with you) medical,
dental and other important records
Prepare to transfer your homeowners and auto insurance to be sure you will be
covered for unforeseen disasters
Hold a garage sale to get rid of unneeded items and/or arrange to place excess
items in storage
Obtain and mail change-of-address cards to the post office, subscriptions, credit
card companies and important contacts
Cancel and order utilities (gas, electric, water, telephone, cable).
If you are moving out of town, close or transfer bank accounts
Terminate newspaper delivery service
Arrange for transfer of vehicle and driver licenses
Keep money, valuable jewelry and important records/documents with you; do not
pack them with the rest of your household goods
On closing day, the home purchase documents will be recorded
Review preliminary settlement documents with agent
Clean property for buyers
