One month prior to moving

• Let everyone who's anyone know that you are moving.
• Send out cards that provide your new mailing address and contact information.
• Be sure to fill out a change of address form at the post office and let them know your new location.
• Get packing. Box up things you do not use on a day-to-day basis.
• Choose a moving company. Make sure they are licensed, bonded, and insured.
• Complete IRS form #8822. Click here to download it in PDF format.

Two weeks prior to moving

• Notify utility company. Begin service at your new residence the day before you are to move in, and end service the day after you have moved from you old residence. This should eliminate the chances of any problems. Remember to contact all utility companies:
  • Phone companies
  • Sanitation company
  • Water, electric, and gas
  • Cable

One week prior to moving

• Finish packing.
• Label each box with contents and the room in which the items were packaged from. This will save time when you begin unpacking.

The day before the move

• Obtain the key from your new residence.
• Confirm the move with your realtor and the moving company.
• Do a walk through and make sure you have not left anything behind.
• Get a good night sleep, tomorrow is a big day.

Download the moving checklist

I hope you will find the following checklist useful to organize a successful house-move.

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