{"id":1713,"date":"2017-07-06T18:51:09","date_gmt":"2017-07-06T18:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=1713"},"modified":"2023-06-16T19:53:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T19:53:13","slug":"moving-checklist-for-a-hassle-free-transition-to-your-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/renters-insurance\/tips-for-renters\/moving-checklist-for-a-hassle-free-transition-to-your-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving Checklist: For a Hassle-Free Transition to Your New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving into a new home can be exciting. New living spaces, new neighborhoods, and all sorts of fresh experiences are ahead of you. However, there is a lot of work to be done.<\/p>\n

Filling out change of address<\/b> forms, getting moving supplies<\/b>, contacting and scheduling moving services<\/b> \u2014 the moving list<\/b> of to-do items just grows and grows. You can be overwhelmed with all the stuff that needs to be arranged or packed. You probably looked for some moving advice<\/b>, but have trouble keeping it all straight inside your head.<\/p>\n

The best way to make sure everything gets done is to have a \u201cmoving out checklist<\/b>.\u201d Having a move-out\/move-in checklist<\/b> will keep all your concerns written down and spelled out so you don\u2019t have to stress about remembering what tasks need to get done.<\/p>\n

Below is a chronological checklist for moving<\/b> that organizes the best moving tips<\/b> in the best order of completion. It\u2019s a printable moving checklist<\/b>, so you can simply print it out and have the satisfaction of checking off each item yourself.<\/p>\n

Two Months Before Your Move<\/h2>\n

Research moving companies, if you think you need one. Get quotes from at least three different ones in order to get the best price. Make sure that if you do hire a mover that they give you an in-home assessment and put their quote in writing. If you plan on moving yourself, research rental moving trucks and make proper reservations\/arrangements.<\/p>\n

Measure the doorways and hallways of both your old home and new home to begin planning on how to get bigger furniture out and in.<\/p>\n

Purchase packing supplies such as boxes, packing tape, and bubble wrap.<\/p>\n

Sort through your belongings and see if there is anything you no longer want or need. Donate or sell any unwanted items. As you sort, determine whether or not certain items such as antiques need special packaging for the move.<\/p>\n

Investigate and research your new community so you know what\u2019s available to you. If you have kids in school, arrange for their school records to be transferred to their new school district.<\/p>\n

Contact your insurer to tell them of your move in order to properly adjust your renters or homeowners insurance policy. Make sure that you will be covered while in transit.<\/p>\n

Create a moving binder to log receipts and keep an inventory of all of your belongings so they won\u2019t get lost during the move. Receipts for a move can sometimes be used as a tax write-off, so it is important to keep them.<\/p>\n

Six Weeks Before Your Move<\/h2>\n

Start using up items that you don\u2019t want to move such as frozen food, perishable items, and cleaning supplies.<\/p>\n

Pack up items you don\u2019t use day-to-day.<\/p>\n

If you have a storage unit, notify them of your move and arrange for a transfer or pick-up of your items. Be sure everything there is also packed to move.<\/p>\n

One Month Before Your Move<\/h2>\n

Choose a mover and confirm your moving date, costs, and other details.<\/p>\n

Request the moving date off from work, if necessary.<\/p>\n

Start packing.<\/p>\n

Separate valuables from other items while packing.<\/p>\n

Label any and all boxes.<\/p>\n

Have medical records forwarded if you are changing physicians.<\/p>\n

Alert health clubs and gyms<\/p>\n

Fill out a change of address form and send it to the USPS.<\/p>\n

Notify the following interested parties of your upcoming move and new address:<\/p>\n