Your Step-by-Step Moving Guide
- 8 weeks out: Sort and declutter. Collect quotes from movers.
- 6 weeks out: Research schools and neighborhoods. Set a rental-vs-buy plan.
- 4 weeks out: Book movers. Transfer medical records. Start address updates.
- 2 weeks out: Notify utilities. Pack non-essentials. Arrange pet travel.
- 1 week out: Confirm mover details. Set aside essentials bag. Clean as you go.
- Move day: Walk-through with movers. Meter readings. Keys and paperwork.
- Week 1 after: Register vehicles. Update voter registration. Meet neighbors.