We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and deliver our services. By continuing to visit this site, you agree to our use of cookies.More info
Leatherman HomesLeatherman Homes
    Ask Us Anything
    Follow us

    Who We Are

    • Meet Our Team
    • Read Our Blog
    • See Our Reviews

    Who We Serve

    • Explore Our Services
    • Buy With Us
    • Sell With Us
    • Search for Homes
    • See Our Marketing Strategy

    Leatherman Homes

    25 S Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

    • (516) 984-1815
    • [email protected]

    The Ultimate Moving Checklist

    Ultimate Moving Checklist We’ve been there and let’s face it, moving is stressful. This epic moving checklist will help you...

    • undefined undefined
    • May 24th, 2018
    • 3 min read
    Featured Image

    Ultimate Moving Checklist

    We’ve been there and let’s face it, moving is stressful. This epic moving checklist will help you stay organized and keep track of even the smallest details. Download, print, or share our checklist to take the guesswork out of moving and put your mind at ease!

    One Month To Go:

    1. Read over documents from your movers before signing anything. Don’t let contracts intimidate you by learning about the documents you’ll be receiving ahead of time. We can’t emphasize enough how important this is.

    2. Take pictures of all electronics & cables before unplugging them. This will make reconnecting things such as your TV, cable box, and internet much easier.

    3. Make a list of all your valuables before they go on the moving truck. Label the boxes you packed them in.

    4. Gather socks, t-shirts, towels, and linens to use as free packing supplies, especially for those fragile items. 

    5. Switch your cable and internet. Be sure to check if your current cable company can move with you. If not, cancel your old services and schedule installation.

    6. Make a moving day playlist. Moving is stressful enough… Have some fun while packing!

    7. Find somewhere for pets to go during your move. Look into doggy daycare or ask a friend to watch them for a day – who wouldn’t love to dog sit the pups?

    8. Change your address with loan providers, credit cards, banks, and the payroll department at work. Also, remember to order new checks.

    9. Forward your mail!

    10. Update your address on Amazon/HelloFresh/Instacart or any monthly subscriptions boxes you receive.

    11. Confirm parking options for your moving truck – you may need a permit for moving day.

    12. Purchase moving insurance to cover all your belongings during the move. Better safe than sorry.

    13. Prepare a list of emergency service technicians and preferred providers.

     

     

    Week of:

     

    1. Donate unopened food.

    2. Withdraw cash to tip your movers.

    3. Gather all financial and legal records, birth certificates and passports for everyone in your home. Then, carry important documents on your person during your move.

    4. Clean your new place before unpacking. You don’t want to place your clean plates in a cabinet that hasn’t been cleaned.

    5. Unplug your fridge and freezer to defrost the night before. Make sure you lay a towel in front of it to absorb any water that leaks.

     

     

    Moving day:

     

    1. Make sure your phones are fully charged for easy communication between you and your movers.

    2. Protect your floors and carpets during the move.

    3. Take photographs of your empty place to prove it’s in move-out condition.

    4. They’ve worked hard for you all day, so tip your movers.

    5. Go grocery shopping or unpack any food items. Have a take-out option for when you get to your new place.

    6. As soon as your movers leave, make your bed and unpack your shower curtain and toiletries. This makes a nap and a shower so much easier. And let’s face it, it’s the first thing you’ll want to do post move. 😴

    About the author

    undefined undefined

    Similar posts like this

    How to Buy a Home in 2023

    Two major challenges in the real estate market for buyers right now are high mortgage rates and low inventory. Let’s take...

    Read more

    How to Find a Home in Your Preferred School District

    If you have kids who are school-aged or about to be, you’re probably thinking about your school district. If there’s a particular...

    Read more

    7 Must-Read Real Estate Tips for Expecting Parents

    Being an expecting parent can be a wonderful and exciting time, but it can also be stressful. There are so many details to...

    Read more
    Leatherman Homes

    Here to provide exceptional service.

    Leatherman Homes

    25 S Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

    Leatherman Homes

    25 S Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

    (516) 984-1815
    [email protected]
    • Our Services
    • Buy With Us
    • Sell With Us
    • Meet Our Team
    • Our Reviews
    • Our Blog
    • Contact Us
    • Our Marketing
    • Search for Homes
    • Get My Home's Value
    • Mortgage Calculator
    • Sold Gallery
    • NYS Housing Discrimination Disclosure Notice
    • NYS Standard Operating Procedures
    Join Our Email List:

    *We respect your inbox. We only send interesting and relevant emails.

    Leatherman Homes © 2025

    Privacy Policy
    Powered by