If you are ready to move in the Main Line Philadelphia area, this handy moving checklist will help make your move as smooth as possible. Just follow the checklist below step-by-step! Also, feel free to contact us if you need help selling your current Main Line home—we are here to help!
Two Months Before Move
- Get moving quotes if you are planning on using a professional mover.
- If you need a rental truck for a “do-it-yourself-move,” contact a rental company.
- Visually prepare or design a floor plan for your furniture in your new home.
- Create a list for inventory of your belongings. This is helpful in preparing a garage or moving sale.
- Keep all of your paperwork concerning the move in one file, so nothing is lost or misplaced.
- Transfer all school records for your children.
- Finalize your decision on a mover.
- If time permits, prepare your new home for arrival.
- Consider your children in the move. Plan ahead and visit our informative moving with children guide .
One Month Before Move
- Change your address .
- Change you address with the IRS .
- Make any travel arrangements where you will need an airline, train, hotel, bus or car rental.
- Research the area into which you will be moving for clubs, civic organizations and churches, so that you can change your membership.
- Contact medical and dental offices to receive records, asking these professionals for referrals and continuing prescriptions.
- If necessary, establish a new checking account.
- Research local laws about home-based businesses and business licenses if you own or operate your own business.
- Arrange for your pets to be transported.
- Use up or finish and discard household items so that there is less to pack and move.
Two Weeks Before Move
- Forward your magazines and newspapers to your new address.
- Contact your utilities and change your service to your new address.
- Organize those helping you on the day of the move.
- Confirm all travel reservations you have made.
- If moving appliances, make sure they are inspected before the move.
- Pack all clean clothing.
- If necessary, close your bank accounts, making sure you have ample cash for the move. The remainder of the funds should be transferred to your new bank.
- Keep important documents and valuables close at hand during the move.
- Prepare for the move of any infant or small children.
- Review your insurance policy for coverage during your move.
- Provide relatives with your travel information.
- Defrost your freezer and refrigerator.
Moving Day
- Do a final walk through of the home to make sure all of your belongings have been removed.
- Be sure to take control of all personal items that are valuable or important to you during the move.
- You may want to purchase travelers checks instead of cash during the move.
Moving day
Some home buyers choose to do the move themselves. If you want to save time and money by taking on this project yourself, be sure that you have ample packing supplies.
Moving day has finally arrived! As excited as you may be about your new home, moving can make everything seem uncertain. It’s important to take a deep breath and try not to be stressed. Below is a list of important things you should remember on moving day:
- Designate specific items that you need, that should not be packed with the rest of your belongings.
- If you have children , make sure that they have at least two special items to take with them for the trip.
- Make sure you remove all trash from your current residence.
- If you are using a moving company or friends and family, specify certain unloading areas.
- Make sure there are ample walkways for moving large pieces as well as boxes of your belongings.
- If you are using a moving company, reiterate those specific items that need special attention and handled-with-care.
- Remember to meet the needs of those helping in your move by supplying them with food, beverages and restroom facilities.
- Lastly, if you are using a moving company, please remember to read and sign all paperwork, documenting anything that transpired during the moving process.