Moving Checklist
Keep your move organized from the first packing box to the first night in your new home.
8 weeks before closing
Confirm the builder timeline and expected closing window.
Compare moving companies and request written estimates.
Create a room-by-room list of what you will move, sell, donate, or discard.
Collect lender, insurance, HOA, utility, and warranty contacts in one place.
4 weeks before closing
Start packing low-use items and label boxes by room.
Schedule utility transfers for electric, gas, water, internet, and trash service.
Order appliances, window coverings, or furniture with long lead times.
Book time off for walkthroughs, signing, and move-in day.
Final week
Complete your final walkthrough and document open items.
Confirm wire instructions directly with the title company before sending funds.
Pack an essentials box with chargers, toiletries, medication, tools, and paperwork.
Verify keys, garage remotes, mailbox access, gate codes, and warranty instructions.
Move-in day
Protect floors, doors, and corners before movers begin unloading.
Check boxes and furniture against your inventory before signing mover paperwork.
Test smoke detectors, locks, appliances, HVAC, water heater, and irrigation.
Save builder service contacts and submit warranty items promptly.
Before you schedule movers
Confirm your closing date, certificate of occupancy, builder access rules, elevator or gate reservations, and insurance coverage before locking in your moving day.
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