Moving is a lot of work! Fortunately, staying organized and following a checklist can make it all easier. If you’re just now beginning your relocation, this checklist will help you track what you need to accomplish and can give you a start at organizing your upcoming household relocation.
Declutter
Decluttering is an essential first step to take before many other moving activities. Decluttering can be done quickly, but the more time you give yourself, the better. The more time you give yourself to declutter, the more thorough you’ll be and the easier it will make your relocation overall. Decluttering has these benefits:
- Helps you prioritize what is important
- Makes your home more appealing to potential buyers
- Saves time and money
- Aids in maintaining organization
- Boosts mental health
Establish a Moving Budget
Establishing a moving budget is the next step to take after decluttering. Knowing how much money you can afford when hiring movers, traveling to your new home, and packing, the better.
Find a Moving Company
Find a moving company early, especially if you are moving during a busy moving season. Determine your moving date and find an available company. Get moving quotes from several companies to compare and select the best one for your needs.
Plan Travel
Are you traveling to your new home? Plan your travel, including where you’ll stay, how long you’ll take to get there, and whether you’ll be flying. Pets can make travel more complicated. Remember to ask hotels if they allow pets and tell them in advance how many you’ll have with you.
Pack
Packing is one of the most time-consuming parts of relocating, but it’s much less time-consuming if you’ve decluttered. You’ll need lots of boxes and tape for this part of the relocation, so stock up and keep packing materials on hand.
Clean and Prepare Your Home
Whether you’re selling your home or simply moving out of a rental, it’s essential to have your home clean during this process. You may need to pay for professional cleaners. If so, work that into your budget.
Shut Off/Turn On Utilities
Arranging to turn off utilities at your old home and turning on utilities at your new home should be done well in advance. Find out which utilities you’ll need at your new home, and take time to shop around for service providers.
Find Services in New Location
Whether you need to find a primary care doctor, dentist, grocery store, school, or veterinarian, it helps to know where these services are in your new location. Find services near your new home to make settling in more manageable when you move.
Do Last Minute Tasks Before Move Day
Remember you’ll have quite a few last-minute tasks before move day. Taking apart furniture, unplugging electronics, and taking down art may happen at the last minute. Make time for it.
Get Ready for Your Relocation
It helps to work with the experts when you’re moving. As a reputable moving company, we’re here to help. Contact us today for a consultation and free quote for your upcoming relocation.