Moving is both incredibly exciting and stressful, especially as you get closer to that moving day. Making plans and checklists, and booking the right services well ahead of time can help the move go without a hitch. Here’s a quick timeline to help you plan your move more effectively.
8 Weeks Before the Move: Paperwork and Checklists
As early as you can but at least 8 weeks before you move, you should gather together any documents you need. Save them in a separate, well-labeled file. Now is also the time to create a “To Do” list of booking movers, decluttering, and other moving-related tasks.
6 Weeks Before the Move: Start Packing
You only use a portion of the things in your home at any one time. So, start packing weeks before the move to make it less stressful. Sell or donate items you don’t need and gather and store boxes for later packing sessions. Always carefully label every packed box so you can unpack with ease at the new property.
4 Weeks Before the Move: Book Your Moving Company
Take the time to choose a moving company within your budget with great reviews. Once you’ve found the right one, invest in movers’ insurance to protect your belongings.
Remember to leave time close to the move to clean and close up your current home — and to enjoy your new one.
Key Takeaways:
- 8 weeks before you move, make sure that you print out your moving checklist and also organize all of your documents.
- 6 weeks before you move start to collect free moving boxes and make sure to start labeling them as well.
- 4 weeks before you move, pick out a moving company and get moving insurance to protect your items.
“Your move into a new home will go more smoothly if you start the planning process two months ahead of time.”
Read more: https://www.move.org/printable-moving-checklist-for-homeowners/