6-8 Weeks Before Moving Day

• Clean out all of the typical storage areas, garage, storage shed, basement and attic.
• Create a file for all moving documentation to keep in one location.
• Make arrangements to have your children’s school records sent to the new school.
• Contact your insurance company to notify them of the move.
• If you are currently renting verify with the landlord when he/she needs notice of your move to make sure you have enough time to give notice.
• Start comparison shopping for a moving company or moving truck. Check their pricing as well as availability for the date you are planning the move.
• Start organizing and removing all items you do not intend to keep or use. You can organize a garage sale, donate items to charity, give items to friends or throw things away.
• Get copies of all records you will need from you attorney, doctor, school, veterinarian, etc.
• Cancel any clubs or memberships you will no loner need at the new home that cannot be transferred.