Here is a list and time-line of important items to consider as you get closer to closing on your new home.
Get estimates from moving companies and arrange a method of payment
ASAP
Get packing paper, pad for inventory, marking pens, boxes and twine for packing belongings
ASAP
Notify existing water company
25 days prior
Notify new water company
25 days prior
Notify cell phone company
25 days prior
Notify current telephone company
25 days prior
Notify new telephone company
25 days prior
Notify new cable/satellite company
25 days prior
Notify existing gas/oil company
25 days prior
Notify new gas/oil company
25 days prior
Notify new electric company
25 days prior
Notify existing electric company
25 days prior
Notify credit card companies
25 days prior
Notify house cleaning service
25 days prior
Notify vehicle registration and licensing agency
25 days prior
Notify existing internet supplier
25 days prior
Notify new internet supplier
25 days prior
Complete Change of Address form with the Postal Service
25 days prior
Notify lawyer
25 days prior
Notify financial companies
25 days prior
Arrange for a yard sale for unnecessary belongings
25 days prior
Notify alarm service
25 days prior
Notify schools
25 days prior
Notify mailed subscription services (magazines, Amazon, dog food, etc.)
25 days prior
Notify doctors/dentists
25 days prior
Notify the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
25 days prior
Notify garbage (special pick-up)
25 days prior
Notify loan institutions
25 days prior
Notify library
25 days prior
Notify your employer
25 days prior
Notify insurance agencies
25 days prior
Arrange for work to be completed at new home
15 days prior
Return all rented/borrowed items
15 days prior
Clean rugs and drapes
5 days prior
Take down any items that have been excluded in your contract
5 days prior
Prepare a list of items you’ll need immediately at your new home, such as a flashlight, light bulbs, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, snacks and drinks
5 days prior
Get utilities turned on, or meters read
5 days prior
Collect all keys including garage and shed for new owner
1 day prior
Leave garage door openers for new owner
1 day prior
Leave all manuals, warranties and guarantees for new owner
1 day prior
All meters read
Moving Day
Lights turned off
Moving Day
Keys left as agreed with new residence
Moving Day
Windows and doors locked
Moving Day
Double check rooms, closets, drawers, shelves, outdoor areas and garage to make sure you’ve taken everything
Moving Day
Furnace turned down or off
Moving Day
Get appliances hooked up in new house
Moving Day
Give your new phone number and an alternate contact to your mover before they leave
Moving Day
Make sure you have your insurance policies
Moving Day
Make sure you have your moving related documents
Moving Day
Check to see appliances are working at new home (refrigerator, freezer, washer and dryer)
Moving Day
