- Contact and schedule moving company or rental truck
- Start packing non-essential items and labeling boxes
- Research and book hotels or temporary housing for move-in day
- Forward mail and update address with relevant organizations
- Disconnect and set up utilities at old and new locations
- Arrange for pet and plant care during the move
- Notify schools, doctors, and other important services of your move
- Pack a separate bag with essentials for first night in new home
- Confirm move-in date and time with new landlord or property manager
- Clean and declutter old home before moving out
- Take inventory of all items and make a list for insurance purposes
- Have a plan for safely transporting valuable or fragile items
- Dispose of unwanted items through donation, sale, or trash
- Have a plan for moving day, including assigning tasks to helpers and organizing a schedule
- Be prepared for unexpected setbacks and have a backup plan in place.
