Congratulations on finding your dream home! Now it’s time for the big move. To ensure your transition is as smooth as possible, we’ve created a moving checklist for you to follow from the beginning to the end of your journey. Happy moving!
6 WEEKS OUT
- Set a budget for the move (e.g. moving company, supplies, etc.)
- Confirm your moving date.
- Book your movers and/or ask friends and family to lend a hand.
- Create a floorplan of your new home and plan where to place your furniture.
- Arrange insurance coverage for your new home.
- Arrange to transfer school and medical records
- Donate unwanted possessions.
4 WEEKS OUT
- Gather packing supplies (e.g. boxes, bubblewrap, packing tape, etc.)
- Strategize an “easy-to-find” packing plan to organize your essentials.
- Start packing what you can – take one room at a time!
- Discontinue or transfer utilities and essential services to your new address (e.g. hydro, gas, water, internet, phone etc.)
- Notify banks, postal offices, credit card companies, etc. of your change in address.
- Reserve an elevator for move day, if necessary
2 WEEKS OUT
- Review plans with your moving company.
- Confirm any services that may be required on moving day (e.g. cleaners).
- Take photos of any valuables (furniture, appliances you are taking with you etc.) – these would be needed to file claims should damage occur during your move.
- Put room labels on your furniture and other large items, to help make moving day easier.
1 WEEKS OUT
- Finish packing all of your belongings, and ensure all boxes are clearly labelled, especially “bed linens” – you’ll be eager for a good night’s sleep after moving day
- Acquire moving day essentials: snacks, scissors, garbage bags and water
MOVING DAY
- Do a walkthrough of your old home to make sure everything is removed and clean. Remove all garbage and recycling.
- Locate your box of bed linens first and make sure the beds are made.
- Unpack your essential items and store boxes you won’t need for a while in the basement, garage, or storage locker so you can enjoy your new space.
- Walk through your new home and ensure all of your belongings have arrived and are not damaged.
- Recycle empty boxes and dispose of garbage.
- Eat, relax, and enjoy the first night in your new home!