Part 1 - Counting Down
Part 2 - One Month Before
Part 3 - Last Days

Four Weeks Before

• Obtain a change-of-address kit from the post office and send them.

• Arrange special transport for your pets and plants.

• Contact utility companies for service at your old and new addresses.  Remember to keep phone and utilities connected at your current home throughout moving day.

• Contact insurance companies (auto, homeowner's or renters, medical, and life) to arrange for coverage in your new home.

• If you're packing yourself, purchase packing boxes. Pack items that you won't be needing in the next month.

• Plan a garage sale or arrange to donate to charity.

Three Weeks Before

• Make travel arrangements/ reservations for your moving trip. Don't make plane reservations for the same day that you're moving out.  Unexpected situations often arise (delayed closing...).

• Collect important papers (insurance, will, deeds, stock, etc.).

• Close accounts in your  bank and open new accounts where you move.

Two Weeks Before

• Have your car checked and serviced for the trip. Make sure your automobile is prepared (filled with the necessary antifreeze/coolant, for example) for the type of weather conditions you'll be traveling in.

• If you're moving out of or into a building with elevators, contact the building management to schedule use of the elevators.

• Contact your moving consultant - confirm arrangements for your move.

One Week Before

• Settle any outstanding bills with local merchants.

• Don't forget to withdraw the contents of your safety deposit box, pick up any dry cleaning, return library books and rented videotapes, etc.

• Take pets to the vet for any needed immunizations. Get their records.

• Drain gas/ oil from power equipment (lawn mowers, snow blowers, etc.)

• Give away plants not being moved.

• Prepare specific directions to your new home for your moving company. (Include your itinerary, emergency numbers, etc.)