60 days out
- Get moving quotes and book your date
- Start decluttering room by room; donate or sell what is not moving
- Collect school, medical, and vet records if you are changing districts
30 days out
- File your USPS change of address
- Schedule utility transfers for the day after closing
- Begin packing non-essential rooms and label by destination room
- Notify insurance, banks, and subscription services
14 days out
- Confirm movers and the closing time
- Set aside documents, keys, remotes, and warranties for the buyer
- Arrange care for pets and small children on moving day
Closing week
- Final walkthrough preparation: home clean and empty
- Bring a government ID to closing
- Confirm wiring instructions verbally by phone before sending anything
- Leave all keys, garage remotes, and gate codes