1 month before the move:
☐ Sort your belongings: Figure out what items you will move, place in storage, donate, or sell.
☐ Reserve moving truck/movers
☐ Get boxes, tape and other moving necessities
☐ Notify utility companies of the date for the final meter reading
☐ Notify cable company, security and any other services you receive
☐ Begin cleaning out closets, attic, and garage
☐ Start packing infrequently used items
2 weeks before the move:
☐ Submit a postal change of address
☐ Empty the fuel from your lawnmower, power tools, etc.
☐ Create a room by room packing calendar to keep track of your progress
☐ Assemble a folder of important information about the home for the next homeowner
☐ Make sure all necessary repairs are complete and provide receipts to your agent
☐ Plan meals to use up refrigerated food
☐ Provide you bank with new address
☐ Stay in touch with your agent to coordinate the transaction
Bill Budler 402-641-0060Bill@BancWise.com
1-5 days before the move:
☐ Defrost your freezer and empty ice maker
☐ Clean refrigerator, microwave, stove top & oven
☐ Confirm travel/moving arrangements
☐ Gather and clean outdoor furniture
☐ Pack a suitcase for each family member with clothes and toiletries for the first 3 days
☐ Back up all computers
☐ Use towels, t-shirts, pillows and blankets around breakables ☐ Arrange help for kids and pets for moving day
Moving day:
☐ Double check that all cabinets, closets and dishwasher are empty
☐ Give movers a tour and any specific instructions on what to move and what not to move
☐ Dispose of all trash
☐ Finish the final cleaning
☐ Leave a note of new address in the house so future residents can forward any mail
☐ Take a final walkthrough of the home to make sure no items were left behind
☐ CELEBRATE!
