Two Months Before Your Move
- Interview movers (book your truck if you’re not using professionals)
- Start collecting boxes (if they’re not being provided by
the mover) - Sort your belongings into what is coming with you and
what’s not
- Begin writing your moving notices (use the checklist as a
guide) - Plan your garage sale
- Start packing items you don’t use regularly
- Contact the utilities and make arrangements to transfer
services - Contact phone and cable companies
- Confirm your movers (either professionals or friends)
- Book the elevators (if you’re moving into or out of a
high-rise)
- Call your RE/MAX associate and arrange for a pre-
closing inspection - Make an appointment to see your lawyer and
review details - Contact your lender and ensure that funds are
available - Have all of your valuables gathered and begin
packing them in suitcases for personal transport - A few days before your move, begin defrosting and
drying out the freezer
- Keep your moving file on hand
- Organize your belongings so that they end up in the right room
- Begin unpacking any items provided by the movers which will incur daily usage
charges after the move
