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In short
This is the fridge-door version of our planning guide: a clean countdown you can print and check off. It covers the tasks people forget, especially the boring administrative ones.
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8 weeks out
Get written estimates from licensed, insured movers. Start an inventory and a receipts folder. Begin using up food and supplies.
6 weeks out
Book your mover and lock the date. Order boxes. Start packing rarely-used rooms.
4 weeks out
Reserve the building elevator. Sort and donate what you are not keeping. Keep packing and labeling room by room.
2 weeks out
File change of address. Set up utilities at the new home. Confirm crew, truck, and arrival window in writing.
1 week out
Pack a first-night box. Set aside valuables to carry yourself. Defrost the fridge. Confirm parking at both ends.
Moving day
Walk the home with the crew lead, keep the AC on and paths clear, and do a final walkthrough together before the truck leaves.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get this as a printable page?expand_more
Yes. Ask and we will send a one-page version with your quote.
What is the most-forgotten task?expand_more
Utilities at the new home and the elevator reservation.
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