Moving can be an exciting experience, but it can also become stressful and overwhelming if you don’t plan ahead and organize important tasks in advance. Fortunately, with a little preparation, you can keep track of tasks and ensure things run smoothly on moving day.
To simplify the process and put your mind at ease, Jodi Habel Mortgage Agent has created a complete pre/post moving checklist. Follow this checklist for a step-by-step timeline leading up to the moving day and to get a better idea of all the minor and major tasks involved.
a. Six to eight weeks prior to your move
Here are a few things to consider six to eight weeks prior to your move.
1. Get estimates for movers or hiring a rental truck
2. Schedule movers or rental truck hire
3. Determine the furniture layout for new home
4. Create a list of household items
5. Arrange for school transfer, if applicable
6. Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for the transfer of medical and dental records
7. Fill out change of address card with the post office
8. Clean out all closets and drawers, including attic and basement
9. Clean out the garage, garden sheds, and storage spots
b. Four to six weeks prior to moving in date
Staying organized is key to remaining stress-free on the day of your move. The more tasks you complete ahead of time, the easier it will be on moving day.
1. Get packing supplies, boxes, packing paper, tape and markers
2. Use up or dispose of food (including in the freezer), cleaning supplies and hazardous materials
3. Have garage sale/donate unwanted items
4. Arrange for carpet and drapery cleaning
5. Arrange for house cleaning
6. Arrange for the move of pets
7. Arrange for the move of plants
8. Arrange for utilities (cancel old/start new/transfer) – electricity, gas, water/sewer, telephone, internet, garbage recycling, cable/satellite and security/alarm systems
9. Arrange for transfer of homeowners/renters insurance
10. Begin packing
11. Make travel arrangements
12. Request relocation package from Chamber of Commerce of the new town
c. One to five days before your move
The day is almost here. Your boxes are likely piling up, and the place is barely liveable. You’re tired of packing, and it might feel like crunch time. Don’t panic. The days leading up to moving day will fly by, and before you know it, you will have the keys in hand and will be opening up the door to begin the unpacking process.
1. Defrost freezer
2. Empty ice maker and ice cube trays
3. Clean refrigerator, stove, and oven
4. Disconnect and drain appliances for the move
5. Drain fuel from power equipment (lawn mover/snowblower etc.)
6. Closeout safe deposit box
7. Confirm travel arrangements
8. Confirm arrival time of movers/pick up time of truck rental
9. Have payment and snacks ready for movers
10. Gather and clean outdoor furniture
11. Return cable box, cable modem, DSL modem, if necessary
12. Organize keys (drop off to your lawyer/realtor & confirm pick up of your keys)
13. Clean house
14. Finish packing
15. Prepare food for moving day
d. Moving Day
The day has arrived, and you are all ready and organized for the move. Well, almost, there are a few more things to complete.
1. Disassemble beds
2. Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty
3. Give movers a tour and instructions for what is being moved
Within thirty days after the move, I hope you love your new home. I am sure that you are starting to settle in and making your home your own.
e. Here are the final steps.
1. Change address – Driver’s license, vehicle ownership and registration, Social Insurance Card and Health Card, Voter registration
2. Re-establish safe deposit box
3. Enjoy your new home
If you have any concerns about moving into a new home or if you need assistance with your mortgage application, reach out to Jodi Habel Mortgage Agent. As a mortgage agent with over fifteen years of experience in the mortgage industry, I can help clients secure the right mortgage option for their individual needs and make sure to guide them at every step of the way.
I offer a range of professional mortgage services to clients across Woodstock, Cambridge, Ingersoll, London, Stratford, New Hamburg, Brantford, Kitchener, Waterloo, Waterford, Tillsonburg, Delhi, Aylmer and Embro, ON.
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