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8 Weeks Before Moving:
Research moving companies or rental truck options.
Create a budget for your move.
Declutter your home: Donate, sell, or discard items you no longer need.
Begin collecting packing supplies: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, etc.
Notify your landlord if you're renting, or inform your real estate agent if you're selling.
6 Weeks Before Moving:
Start packing non-essential items.
Notify your utility companies to schedule disconnection at your old home and connection at your new one.
Arrange for transfer of medical records, school records, and any other important documents.
Begin planning your travel arrangements if you're moving long-distance.
4 Weeks Before Moving:
Label all packed boxes with their contents and the room they belong to.
Notify your insurance providers (health, auto, home) of your upcoming move.
Change your address with the post office and update it with your banks, subscriptions, and other important accounts.
Confirm the details with your chosen moving company or rental truck provider.
2 Weeks Before Moving:
Finish packing most of your belongings, leaving only essential items for the final days.
Confirm arrangements with your moving company or friends/family helping you move.
Set aside important documents and valuables to carry with you during the move.
Confirm your travel plans if you're moving long-distance.
1 Week Before Moving:
Confirm the date and time of your move with your chosen moving company.
Pack a suitcase with essentials for the first few days at your new home.
Defrost and clean out your refrigerator and freezer.
Finish any last-minute packing and organizing.
Moving Day:
Double-check each room to ensure everything is packed and nothing is left behind.
Take final meter readings and photos of your old home for documentation.
Supervise the loading of your belongings onto the moving truck.
Perform a final walkthrough of your old home to make sure nothing is forgotten.
Arrive at your new home before the moving truck to oversee unloading and placement of furniture and boxes.
Verify that all belongings are accounted for as they are unloaded.
Begin unpacking and settling into your new home!
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