6-Week Checklist from the Relocation Experts

We know that moving to a new area can feel like an overwhelming process. Our experienced relocation team will connect you with the resources you need to make your move as seamless and stress-free as possible.

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6 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Contact Sibcy Cline Relocation for information about the real estate market

  • Have a lender pre-qualify you for a mortgage

  • Find out about schools in your new city

  • Review moving options, DIY to full-service

5 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Start looking into child care options, if needed

  • Choose your moving options and obtain quotes

  • Begin sorting out those items that you do not plan to move

  • Plan a date for garage sale or donations to charity

4 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Check school enrollment requirements and transfer records

  • Get quotes for new home and auto insurance

  • Research banking options and establish new accounts if necessary

  • Plan how you will arrange furniture in your new residence and make a list of things to buy

  • Schedule pickup and delivery dates with your moving company and arrange storage, if needed

3 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Contact utility companies in new city to schedule “start of service”

  • Make travel arrangements and have car serviced, if driving

  • Notify post office, magazine subscriptions, credit card, etc of change of address

  • Gather records from doctors and dentists and refill prescriptions

2 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Notify current utilities of disconnect date and new forward address

  • Secure lodging for last nights in current city if needed

  • Obtain veterinary records, including health certificates and rabies inoculations, and get new licenses

  • Arrange for pet transportation, via car or air

1 Week Before Moving Day

  • Defrost freezer and get rid of perishable food you won’t eat before moving

  • Label cord arrangements for TV and electronics

  • Arrange for someone to help watch children on moving day

The Day Before Moving Day

  • Pack your luggage and anything you are transporting yourself (valuables, plants, documents, etc)

  • Pack all household items except those you absolutely need

  • Drain oil and gas from your power equipment

MOVING DAY!

  • Check through the house and attic to make sure nothing was missed before moving company leaves

  • Leave house keys, garage door opener and manuals for new owners

  • Shut and lock windows

  • Turn off water and light switches

  • Lower furnace or raise air conditioner temperature

Things to have on hand

  • Cash

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Scissors or utility knife

  • Tools

  • Trash bags

After the Move...

  • Apply for a new driver’s license

  • Register to vote

  • Register your car