{"id":15445,"date":"2024-06-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=15445"},"modified":"2025-04-30T08:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:07:08","slug":"one-sentence-moving-house-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/one-sentence-moving-house-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplify Your Move: The One-Sentence Moving Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"650\/342\" width=\"650\" height=\"342\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/complete-moving-checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Create a moving checklist to organize your move.\" class=\"wp-image-32093 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/complete-moving-checklist.jpg 650w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/complete-moving-checklist-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One sentence per moving task is enough. Less talking, more doing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The process of moving house doesn&#8217;t have to be over-complicated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplify your move by using exactly one sentence per moving task. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less talking, more doing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here&#8217;s an extensive moving checklist with over 120 one-sentence tasks to guide you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-c22a63\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Highlights\">Highlights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Before_the_move:_Hiring_movers\">Stage 1: Before the move: Hiring movers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Before_the_move:_Moving_by_yourself_DIY\">Stage 1: Before the move: Moving by yourself (DIY)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Before_the_move:_Packing\">Stage 1: Before the move: Packing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Before_the_move:_Organizing_the_perfect_move\">Stage 1: Before the move: Organizing the perfect move<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Moving_Day\">Stage 2: Moving Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#After_the_move\">Stage 3: After the move<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of your move, whether local, long-distance, or international, depends on planning the three major stages:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stage 1: Before the move<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 2: Moving day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 3: After the move <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Budget your finances, organize your time, and prioritize tasks for a smooth relocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help, we\u2019ve compiled an extensive moving checklist with over 120 one-sentence tasks to guide you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This detailed, chronological checklist is available in a printable PDF format for easy reference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download it for free or use it directly on your device to ensure a stress-free move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#moving-house-checklist\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"28\/28\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15494 lazyload\" style=\"width: 28px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/pdf19.jpg\" alt=\"pdf19\">Download One-Sentence Moving Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Before_the_move:_Hiring_movers\">Stage 1: Before the move: Hiring movers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"650\/301\" width=\"650\" height=\"301\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/moving-men-van-home.jpg\" alt=\"Hire the best movers in your city or town.\" class=\"wp-image-32092 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/moving-men-van-home.jpg 650w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/moving-men-van-home-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The best movers offer unmatched experience, reliability, safety, and speed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s how you organize the time you have until the move-out date that will determine how smoothly your move goes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much should you save for a long-distance move? Find out here!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NGdF8-m2S-g\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s your one-sentence moving checklist and planner for the pre-move period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WORK OUT <\/strong>your <a href=\"\/move\/moving-budget-checklist\/\">moving budget<\/a>: how much money can you afford to allocate to the move?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FILL OUT<\/strong> a <strong><a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">free moving quote<\/a><\/strong> for precise price estimation and get contacted by reliable professional movers to work out the move details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RESEARCH <\/strong>the online reputation of professional moving companies: check their customer reviews and overall performance ratings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CHECK<\/strong> if the movers you have shortlisted are properly licensed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (valid <a href=\"\/move\/check-a-usdot-number\/\">USDOT Number<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VISIT <\/strong>the movers\u2019 websites to learn more about who they are, what they do, and how they do it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REQUEST <\/strong>in-home surveys from the movers for accurate moving cost calculation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>THINK <\/strong>twice before accepting price estimates prepared online or provided over the phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAKE SURE<\/strong> you ask the moving companies the important questions in relation to your move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REQUEST <\/strong>binding estimates of the final relocation price from the representatives who are performing a visual inspection of your household.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ASK <\/strong>your movers about any <a href=\"\/move\/save-on-extra-moving-services\/\">additional moving services<\/a> if such have not been clearly stated and priced in the binding estimate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REQUEST <\/strong>more information about current promotions, applicable discounts, or anything else that may bring the moving price down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBTAIN <\/strong>more information about movers\u2019 insurance options, services offered, payment methods, dispute settlement programs, hidden fees, and so on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COMPARE <\/strong>the received estimates carefully and pay special attention to the extra services and their respective charges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REFRAIN <\/strong>from accepting an offer that is way lower than the rest \u2013 it could be a sign of <a href=\"\/move\/protect-yourself-from-moving-fraud\/\">moving fraud<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BOOK <\/strong>your move as soon as you have set your sights on a particular mover to cut your moving costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONSIDER <\/strong>scheduling your move on a weekday in the middle of a month during the off-peak season (September \u2013 May) for additional reduction of the moving costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAKE SURE<\/strong> you fully understand all the paperwork your mover provides before you agree to the terms with your signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T MAKE<\/strong> the mistake of signing blank or incomplete documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONTACT <\/strong>your moving company again about 2 weeks before your move-out date to see if everything is going according to plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GET <\/strong>in touch with <a href=\"\/car-movers\">car shipping companies<\/a> if you need to have your vehicle transported to another part of the country &#8211; quickly and safely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire Movers?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Before_the_move:_Moving_by_yourself_DIY\">Stage 1: Before the move: Moving by yourself (DIY)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"650\/363\" width=\"650\" height=\"363\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/family-movnig-van-boxes1.jpg\" alt=\"Organize a smooth do-it-yourself move.\" class=\"wp-image-32091 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/family-movnig-van-boxes1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/family-movnig-van-boxes1-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many hands make light move.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving by yourself can be a rather challenging endeavor, so you need to make sure you&#8217;re ready to face the difficulties and resolve them, one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you do just that, here&#8217;s a detailed DIY moving checklist timeline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>THINK <\/strong>about this: most self-moves are best suited for short-distance relocation: are you moving locally?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FIND <\/strong>enough strong and reliable friends who won\u2019t back out at the last minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-by-yourself\/#rent-moving-truck\"><strong>BOOK <\/strong>a rental truck<\/a> from a reputable truck rental company as soon as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BE <\/strong>smart when selecting the appropriate size of the moving vehicle (storage capacity in cubic feet): 10\u2019, 14\u2019, 17\u2019, 20\u2019, 24\u2019, or 26\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GET <\/strong>the right moving equipment, such as a dolly, furniture moving pads, and a set of tools for disassembling furniture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GET <\/strong>sufficient high-quality packing materials for a safe and fast packing experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PURCHASE <\/strong>brand-new cardboard containers or get <a href=\"\/move\/get-boxes-for-moving\/\">free moving boxes<\/a> in good condition from friends, local businesses, online, or recycling centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-load-a-moving-truck\/\"><strong>LOAD <\/strong>the moving truck<\/a> in a proper and safe manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LOAD <\/strong>the properly labeled boxes first, followed by your large furniture pieces, and leave the heavy kitchen appliances for last.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USE <\/strong>plenty of moving blankets, bubble wrap, wrapping paper, or old pieces of clothing to protect your items during transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SECURE <\/strong>all household items to the side of the truck to minimize undesired movement of your household goods while in transit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBTAIN <\/strong>a parking permit so that you can park the rented moving truck right in front of your new home (especially true for bigger cities).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GET <\/strong>in touch with <a href=\"\/move\/choose-moving-company\/\">good movers<\/a> if you come across self-moving difficulties that you find hard or impossible to resolve on your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-by-yourself\/\">How to Move by Yourself (DIY Moving)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Before_the_move:_Packing\">Stage 1: Before the move: Packing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"650\/433\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/faimly-packing.jpg\" alt=\"Packing for a move is the most critical moving task of them all.\" class=\"wp-image-32089 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/faimly-packing.jpg 650w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/faimly-packing-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If Moving day is the most feared day, packing is the most dreaded moving task.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing for a move is the only task that will continue throughout your moving preparations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, packing can take forever to complete&#8230; but this one-sentence packing checklist will tackle the job faster and safer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CONSIDER <\/strong>hiring <a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-packers\/\">professional packers<\/a>, if you can afford it, for greater speed, safety, reliability, and peace of mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GET <\/strong>appropriate packing supplies, either from your movers or from an office supply store: moving boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, packing tape, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>START <\/strong>packing up your things <a href=\"\/move\/what-to-pack-first-when-moving\/\">ASAP<\/a> &#8211; packing is the most time-consuming task when moving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DECIDE <\/strong>the fate of each and every item in your home well before Moving day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GO <\/strong>through each room and compile a detailed <a href=\"\/move\/moving-inventory-sheet\/\">home inventory<\/a> of your entire household.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NOTE <\/strong>any possessions with special packing or handling requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONSIDER <\/strong>purchasing adequate insurance for your valuable possessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SELL <\/strong>(online or at a <a href=\"\/move\/moving-sale-tips\/\">moving sale<\/a>), give away to friends or family, <a href=\"\/move\/where-to-donate-used-items\/\">donate to charity<\/a>, or recycle all the items you won\u2019t need anymore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FOCUS <\/strong>on the items you\u2019re taking with you and get them ready for packing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>START <\/strong>packing from the rooms you use least frequently (attic, garage, basement, guest rooms) to avoid cluttering up your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PREPARE <\/strong>your largest household goods for packing first and then think about how to pack your smaller items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USE <\/strong>packing tape to reinforce the bottoms of all second-hand cardboard boxes you\u2019ve managed to obtain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BE <\/strong>careful when packing <a href=\"\/move\/pack-fragile-items-for-moving\/\">fragile items<\/a>: use plenty of packing paper, bubble wrap, and padding materials for extra protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PACK <\/strong>an essentials box \u2013 an <a href=\"\/move\/open-first-box\/\">Open First box<\/a> with absolute essentials that you\u2019ll need on your last day in your old place or during your first day in your new home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAKE SURE <\/strong>you pack your valuables securely and keep them with you during all stages of your relocation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T WASTE <\/strong>your time, energy, or money packing any household goods that movers are not allowed to transport due to the hazardous nature of those items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>USE UP<\/strong>, give away, or sell such <a href=\"\/move\/moving-non-allowable-items\/\">prohibited items<\/a>, or find an alternative transportation method for the ones you do want to keep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PREPARE <\/strong>to ship your pets to another state or get them&nbsp;ready for the long trip in the family car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PACK <\/strong>safely the <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-your-garden\/\">house plants<\/a> you do wish to take with you for trouble-free transportation across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/move\/box-label-system-when-moving\/\">LABEL<\/a> <\/strong>at least two sides of each packed box with vital information, such as content, destination room, or special instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONSIDER <\/strong>placing color codes (labels, stickers, etc.) on your packed boxes for easier identification during the sorting and unpacking processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAKE SURE<\/strong> your large furniture pieces (beds, wardrobes, dressers, bookcases, desks, etc.) are <a href=\"\/move\/furniture-disassembly-moving\/\">fully or partially disassembled<\/a> at least a few days before Moving day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DON\u2019T LEAVE<\/strong> any packing jobs, no matter how small they may seem, for the day when things tend to get rather chaotic \u2013 Moving day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GET <\/strong>extra packing help from friends or professional packers if you happen to be behind on the packing schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RECYCLE <\/strong>or give away any remaining packing supplies once you finish&nbsp;packing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>THROW AWAY <\/strong>all the garbage left from packing and clean up your place thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KEEP <\/strong>your <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-get-motivated-to-pack-for-moving\/\">packing concentration<\/a> high by eliminating all distractions and setting mini packing goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-room-by-room\/\">The Best Room-By-Room Packing Checklist for Your Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Before_the_move:_Organizing_the_perfect_move\">Stage 1: Before the move: Organizing the perfect move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"650\/433\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/couple-looking-at-papers.jpg\" alt=\"Organize the perfect move using the perfect moving checklist.\" class=\"wp-image-32087 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/couple-looking-at-papers.jpg 650w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/couple-looking-at-papers-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Not too proud of your organization skills? This step-by-step moving checklist is just the thing you need for a headache-free move across the country.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The power of this easy moving checklist is to enable you to plan the perfect move &#8211; a problem-free house-moving experience until you reach the new home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to stay organized with a printable moving checklist?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CREATE <\/strong>a moving file (binder) and keep inside it all the important moving paperwork that will surely be generated: contracts, agreements, checklists, inventory lists, receipts, records, notes, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBTAIN <\/strong>your child\u2019s school records or arrange for their transfer directly to the respective new school in the destination town or city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VISIT <\/strong>your family physician and dentist, and request any documents necessary for registering with a healthcare provider in your new city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TAKE <\/strong>your pet &#8211; <a href=\"\/move\/moving-with-a-dog\/\">dog<\/a>, <a href=\"\/move\/how-moving-affects-cats\/\">cat<\/a>, <a href=\"\/move\/moving-with-birds-to-a-new-home\/\">bird<\/a> &#8211; for a full medical checkup and, while at the vet\u2019s office, ask for your animal friend\u2019s immunization record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/change-address-when-moving\/\"><strong>CHANGE <\/strong>your address<\/a> at your post office in person or do it online to save valuable time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NOTIFY <\/strong>close friends and important institutions of your address change over the phone, via email, or through your preferred social network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CANCEL <\/strong>all your subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, or delivery services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONTACT <\/strong>the current <a href=\"\/move\/transfer-utilities-when-moving\/\">utility companies<\/a> (electricity, water, gas, telephone, Internet, heating, etc.) and arrange for the disconnection of the utilities at your old home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GET <\/strong>in touch with the utility providers in your new city and schedule the reconnection of services, ideally a couple of days before the move-in date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONTACT <\/strong>your insurance company and cancel your soon-to-be old policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HAVE <\/strong>your car serviced at an authorized service station if you plan to drive to your new home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COMPLETE <\/strong>any property repairs if you wish to sell your home for top dollar or get back your security deposit problem-free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VISIT <\/strong>your new residence, if possible, and note down anything you think may be relevant to the move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/create-a-floor-plan\/\"><strong>CREATE<\/strong> a floor plan<\/a> by measuring the dimensions of your largest furniture pieces and see how they will fit into the room dimensions of your new place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TALK <\/strong>with your <a href=\"\/move\/moving-house-affects-children\/\">children<\/a> about the upcoming changes and discuss any moving issues that may be troubling them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PLAN <\/strong>your route well and arrange for places to rest or even spend the night if you\u2019re driving long distance to your new residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FIND <\/strong>a trustworthy babysitter to keep your small baby safe during the day when anything can happen \u2013 Moving day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FIND <\/strong>someone to take care of your pet for you on the actual day of the move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONTACT <\/strong>the building management and reserve the (freight) elevator for both the move-out and move-in dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PAY UP<\/strong> any remaining bills and keep the receipts in the moving file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RETURN <\/strong>any books or DVDs you may have borrowed from friends or from the library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DEFROST <\/strong>and clean up your refrigerator or\/and fridge at least 24 hours before Moving day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FIND <\/strong>time to visit your favorite neighbors and say your goodbyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ASK <\/strong>a reliable neighbor to forward your mail to your new address and leave some cash for the postal expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAKE SURE<\/strong> your cell phone is operational and its battery is fully charged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GO <\/strong>to bed early on the day before Moving day in order to have the stamina to survive the longest and most stressing day of a residential move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/family-moving-checklist\/\">The Epic Family Moving Checklist: Family Relocation Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Moving_Day\">Stage 2: Moving Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"650\/392\" width=\"650\" height=\"392\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/truck-driving.jpg\" alt=\"Use a moving day checklist to keep things running smoothly.\" class=\"wp-image-32086 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/truck-driving.jpg 650w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/truck-driving-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Every driven mile brings you closer to your new life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving day is the most unpredictable day in the entire house move, so you need to be very prepared for it and extremely careful on the day itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quick moving checklist takes you now to Moving day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WAKE UP <\/strong>early on Moving day, take a deep breath, and do your best to get in the right mental state for the most feared day of the entire moving process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TRY <\/strong>to keep your energy and concentration elevated throughout the moving day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WELCOME <\/strong>your movers at the agreed hour and let them do their job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PROVIDE <\/strong>your moving team with easy access to water and offer to buy them lunch if you really want to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAKE SURE<\/strong> your valuable items and important documents are kept safe and away from the movers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BE <\/strong>extra careful whenever you are asked to sign a document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KEEP <\/strong>your small children and pets safe in a separate room away from the moving chaos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BE <\/strong>present and alert when the movers are loading your household items into the moving truck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CONFIRM <\/strong>that the moving company has your phone number, the exact address of the new home, and detailed directions on how to get there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DO <\/strong>one final inspection of your home and make sure nothing is left behind.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MAKE SURE <\/strong>your place is clean and in perfect condition before you go away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TAKE <\/strong>photos of your entire house or apartment as proof of its tip-top shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CHECK <\/strong>whether all the windows and doors are closed and locked securely before leaving your home for good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CHECK <\/strong>whether the electricity, water, and gas are safely turned off and switched off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HAVE <\/strong>a safe trip to your new home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-day-checklist\/\">What to Do on Moving Day: Moving Day Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"After_the_move\">Stage 3: After the move<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"650\/344\" width=\"650\" height=\"344\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/happy-couple-cheers1.jpg\" alt=\"You'll have plenty of moving tasks after the move as well.\" class=\"wp-image-32084 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/happy-couple-cheers1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/happy-couple-cheers1-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Congratulations on your perfect move! Now it\u2019s time to help other first-time movers by sharing this ultimate moving checklist.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The move may be over but you still have plenty of work to do until you can heave a sigh of relief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s your one-sentence moving checklist after the move:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHECK <\/strong>whether all utilities are properly connected and functional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>READ <\/strong>the utility meters in your home and note down their readings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TAKE <\/strong>plenty of photos of your new place before your movers arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UNPACK <\/strong>the essentials box or boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BE <\/strong>there when the moving truck arrives at your new residence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CHECK <\/strong>each unloaded moving box or household item against your inventory when it is carried inside your home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NOTIFY <\/strong>the moving company immediately if any box or item is broken or missing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GIVE <\/strong>clear instructions to the movers where each box or item should be positioned inside the house or apartment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PREPARE <\/strong>some extra money to <a href=\"\/move\/how-much-to-tip-movers\/\">tip movers<\/a> adequately if you\u2019re satisfied with their work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TIP <\/strong>each mover individually as an appreciation of their efforts &#8211; 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