With as crazy as the moving process can be, it is best to stay organized and on top of everything involved. To do this, it is suggested that you create a list of things to get accomplished way before moving day nears. Then as you get them done, check them off or cross them out. This list should include many crucial aspects, as well as more personalized moving day prep.
Checklist Suggestions
- Complete transfers including medical, school, jobs and utility
- Find a sitter for the kids and pets
- Purchase moving supplies
- Clean the house and have all entryways free of clutter
- Have everything packed and ready to go
- Create an inventory list
- Withdraw cash
- Have a transportation method ready for you and the family
- Get the movers’ contact numbers and ask them when they will arrive at the next address
- Have drinks and snacks for the movers
- Compare inventory lists
- Say goodbye to everyone necessary
- Make sure parking is available and if you must obtain a parking permit form the city, have it ready by moving day
This list can be as long as it needs to be. Keep it detailed and add whatever tasks you must get accomplished down on the list as they come about. Keep this list on you at all times. As you get something done, scratch it off and move onto the next task. Do this until everything is completed. It will only make you feel accomplished as you get everything done. The entire moving process will go along much smoother when you are properly prepared for it.
To ease up a lot more of your time, you can purchase the full service packing through the moving company. This requires the movers to pack up all of your belongings. They will come in a few weeks or so before the move to package up all items with the latest in moving supplies. They will label all of the boxes and even create an inventory list.