Household Moving Tips Checklist

ReLogic's handy household moving checklist is sure to help you get where you're going.

Things To Think About

• If you are being relocated by your company, verify what your company relocation policy covers and what you're responsible for.
• Establish tentative dates for your move.
• Establish and lay out schedules for your planning calendar.
• Put your home on the market, or notify your landlord or your intent to vacate.
• Begin your mover selection process.
• Make a house-hunting trip to your new town or city. Contact ReLogic to fill out a home needs analysis or start searching Colorado Real Estate now.

By contacting our local staff, we can save you a lot of time with optimizing your home search since we are local experts, living and working in the city where you plan to move!

More Details!

• Select a moving company to handle your relocation.
• Make a list of everyone you'll need to notify of your move. Update your contacts/address book.
• Obtain your post office's change of address kit.
• Sort items you don't intend to take to your new location. Plan a date for a garage sale.
• Contact the IRS or your accountant regarding forms and information about tax-deductible moving expenses.

ReLogic can help you select the right partners to help you move based upon your preferences and lifestyle.

I'm Getting Closer!

• Work with ReLogic on Selecting your new home and arrange financing. Establish a tentative closing date.
• Check school schedules and any enrollment requirements.
• Determine any new drivers' license requirements and transfer of license plates or registration.
• Contact an insurance agent regarding coverage on your new home and its contents as well as your automobile.
• Look for job opportunities for your spouse and children.
• Select a bank, establish accounts, and obtain a safe deposit box.
• Sketch out a floor plan of your new home and get room measurements. Determine how your present furniture, appliances and decor will fit, and make a list of the things you will need to buy.
• In the event that you have not found a new home, secure a Post Office box for mail forwarding.
• Get utility information and phone numbers. Determine any requirements to commence service (such as deposits or prepayments).

ReLogic works with leading national mortgage companies to assist you with competitive financing options.

Now, I'm Just About a Month Out!

• Notify schools of your move date. Arrange for records to be transferred to new school system.
• Schedule pick up and delivery dates with your mover. If you need storage, make arrangements with your moving company now.
• Continue sorting belongings, dividing them into what will go in the van, what will go with you, and what you are giving away or disposing of.
• If you have high value items (like antiques) that you expect to be shipping, obtain an appraisal and get receipts.
• Make travel arrangements. If you will be flying, remember that most airfares are cheapest if booked at least 30 days in advance.
• Consider having a garage sale or donate items to charity.
• Verify your time schedules with your real estate agents and/or landlord.
• Reconfirm dates for packing, pick up and delivery with your mover.
• Send change of address cards to the post office, relatives, friends and magazine subscriptions.

Now, I'm Just About a Few Weeks Out!

• Gather all your personal records from doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, school, and others.
• Notify your existing utility company with your forwarding address information and contact the utility company in your new town to begin service.
• Notify your credit card companies of the change of address. Apply for new bank cards and local store charge accounts if necessary.
• Take care of financial arrangements like transferring bank accounts and taking care of contents in your safe deposit box. Notify your broker or investment counselor and settle any outstanding bills.
• If you have a pet, take it to the vet to be immunized in preparation for the journey. Arrange for transportation of your pet and obtain copies of your pet's records and licenses.
• If you are moving into or out of a high rise building, contact the property manager and reserve the elevator for moving day.
• Drain oil and gas from your power equipment.
• Cancel deliveries and services like newspapers and trash collection effective on your moving date.
• Consider a sitter for your kids and pets on moving day.

It's Now The Last Week Before I Move!

• Defrost the freezer and give or throw away perishables you won't eat within the next few days.
• Give any plants you can't take with you to a loving home.
• If you are driving long distance, have your car serviced.
• Pack your luggage and anything you are taking with you.
• Use only those household items you absolutely must, like towels, sheets, pans, a coffee pot and a few tools. Everything else should be ready to go.
• Have your preferred moving partner pack everything that you're not taking yourself.
• Obtain travelers checks for trip expenses and cashier's or certified check for payment to mover