Moving Checklist - Tips for Move Planning

Moving.com provides all the tools you need for a successful moving day. Through a customizable moving checklist, personal tasks list, email reminders, and coupons you can stay organized while you move! Our moving planner is set to begin prior to your move and provides helpful recommendations all the way to until after your move. You can organize all the different tasks by week for a complete, successful move.

8 Weeks Before

Research Moving Services

Now is the time to figure out how you want to move. Are you doing it yourself? Or do you prefer to hire a professional? Start familiarizing yourself with options and your budget. If you do decide to hire movers, check Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable moving companies. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. You can read more about choosing the right move method here.

Visit Your New Community

Before the move, make sure you visit the new community. Being there in-person will give you a better feel for the area’s various neighborhoods and amenities. You can also learn more about your community through Moving.com’s helpful Neighborhood Guides and City Reports.

Budget Accordingly

Before hiring a moving company or committing to a DIY move, figure out your overall relocation budget. Those looking to hire a moving company for a long distance move should budget around $5,000. A local move, on the other hand, may only cost around $1,000. If moving for a job, be sure to also check with your employer about whether or not they’ll be covering expenses.

Research Schools

Have school-age children? Start researching schools in your new community now. To find top-rated schools in the new neighborhood, use Moving.com’s School Ratings tool, which includes GreatSchools ratings and other helpful information.