MOVING

⬜ Plan you moving method (truck rental, hiring movers, etc.)

⬜ Check your furniture for existing damages

⬜ Label boxes by room and content

⬜ Take inventory before movers leave, sign the bill of landing

ADDRESS CHANGE

⬜ Post Office (forwarding address)

⬜ Return borrowed, checked-out and rental items

Provide important contacts with your new address:

⬜ Employers ⬜ Family & Friends ⬜ Attorney ⬜Bank ⬜New owners

REPAIR

⬜ Complete all home repairs agreed on the contract

⬜ Make sure doors, windows and locks work properly

⬜ Keep essential tools handy (screwdrivers, wrench, pliers, tape, etc.)

CLEAN

⬜ Thoroughly clean all areas of the house (stains, odors, dust)

⬜ Remove all outdoor belongings from patio, deck, terrace, etc.

PAPERWORK

⬜ Make sure all paperwork for the old and new place is complete

⬜ Cancel automated payment plans and local accounts/memberships

MEDICAL

⬜ Obtain complete records from current providers

⬜ Make sure your prescriptions are filled

PLAN AHEAD

⬜ Take the day off for moving day

Schedule disconnection/connection of utilities: 

⬜ Phone ⬜ Internet ⬜ Cable ⬜ Water ⬜ Gas ⬜ Electric

PETS

⬜ Research on the vets in the new area

⬜ Update tags or microchip info

⬜ Have the carrier ready

⬜ Leave them with a friend or schedule a kennel service for moving day

BEFORE LEAVING

⬜ Check for things left behind (Look behind doors)

⬜ Lock the windows and doors

⬜ Turn off the lights