Moving Checklist
Six Weeks Before your Move
Get moving quotes if you are planning on using a Professional mover.
If you need a rental truck for a "do-it-yourself- move," contact a rental company:
Visually prepare or design a floor plan for your furniture in your new home.
Create a list for inventory of your belongings. This is helpful in preparing a garage or moving sale.
Keep all of your paperwork concerning the move in one file, so nothing is lost or misplaced.
Transfer all school records for your children.
Finalize your decision on a mover.
If time permits, prepare your new home for arrival. (New paint, new locks, etc.)
Consider your children in the move. Plan ahead and visit our Moving with Children Guide
One Month Before your move
Change your address - you can do this online
Change you address with the IRS - you can do this online
Make any travel arrangements where you will need an airline, train, hotel, bus or car rental.
Research the area into which you will be moving for clubs, civic organizations and churches, so that you can change your membership.
Contact medical and dental offices to receive records, asking these professionals for referrals and continuing prescriptions.
Establish a new checking account.
Research local laws about home-based businesses and business licenses if you own or operate your own business.
Make an inventory list of all of your belongings.
Arrange for your pets to be transported.
Use up or finish and discard household items so that there is less to pack and move.
Two Weeks Before your move
Forward your magazines to your new address.
Forward your newspaper to your new address.
Forward your old email to your new email address.
Contact all of your utilities and change your service to your new address.
Organize those helping you on the day of the move.
Confirm all travel reservations you have made.
If moving appliances, make sure they are inspected before the move.
Pack all clean clothing.
Close your bank accounts, making sure you have ample cash for the move. The remainder of the funds should be transferred to your new bank.
Keep important documents and valuables close at hand during the move.
Prepare for the move of any infant or small children.
Review your insurance policy for coverage during your move.
Provide relatives with your travel information.
Defrost your freezer and refrigerator.
Moving Day Has Arrived!
Do a final walk through of the home to make sure all of your belongings have been removed.
Be sure to take control of all personal items that are valuable or important to you during the move.
You may want to purchase travelers checks instead of cash during the move.
We have provided some informative links for you and your family that will make your transition, smooth.
Moving with Children
Trying to break the news to your children about moving the family? Let Assad & Crea Realty Group help you consider the feelings of those in your family that make a HUGE impact.
There is a lot to do when planning a move, but keeping your children involved is key. Here is checklist for parents to follow, so that the children don't get lost in the shuffle.
Telling the Children
Generate some conversation about your new home and area by asking your children what they already know. Parents can provide maps, books, information from the Internet, etc. This is a fun way to get everyone excited about the change.
Provide your children with an address book so that they can keep track of family members and friends that they may want to keep in contact with.
Throw a "Going Away" party and invite all of your children's friends and classmates.
Spend time visiting some of your children's favorite places to go such as the library, park, swimming pool, etc.
Create a blueprint of each child's new room and allow them to design the layout of their furniture and personal belongings.
Packing
Preparing to move is an excellent time to sort through things that could be donated to charity or turned into cash. You may want to have your children (as well as parents) separate their things in four specific categories:
Things to take to the new home
Things to toss in the garbage
Things to donate to charity
Things for a garage/church/rummage sale
Create a checklist so that your child(ren) can feel a sense of accomplishment when they have completed a certain task.
Have your child(ren) design a label or sticker that can be used to differentiate their items from the rest of the families. This will give them a sense of importance.
The first night in a house is always a little scary for everyone. It is important to make sure that there are some familiar things each child has in their possession: a blanket, favorite pajamas or special toy - just to name a few.
Make sure there are plenty of activities, such as travel games, books, CDs and DVDs for the trip.
Settling In
It is important to go over your new address with your child(ren). Try to have them memorize it as soon as possible.
Your child's room is their personal haven and should be designed to their specifications with their furniture and belongings. This is where the blueprint of their new room (that they designed) comes in handy!
It is important to get outside and tour the neighborhood or take a drive and visit some new places around the community.
E-mail old friends and neighbors to let them know about your new home and community.
Have your children start a list about what they like about their:
Home
School
Neighborhood
Community
Church
Friends
Teachers
