Get a pen and paper ready! It’s time to start making your checklist for moving into a new house. From budgeting for the move to preparing for life in your new home, there’s a never-ending list of things to do when moving to a house for the first time. If you’re in the process of preparing your moving checklist, be sure to include these 30 easy-to-miss steps.
Are you moving for a job? Your new employer might cover at least some, if not all, of your moving expenses. Ask your new employer about a relocation package and other work-related questions, such as the commute time.
Keep reading to find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about moving into a new home.
Safety comes first. When moving into a new house, we recommend first conducting a walkthrough to make sure everything is in working order. Test smoke detectors, install carbon monoxide detectors, and childproof the home to make it as safe as possible while you unpack and get settled.
A month before moving in, you should begin packing, confirm your moving date and time with the movers, and let friends and family know you’re moving. You may also want to begin making necessary improvements to the home (i.e. painting walls and repairing appliances) 30 days before moving in. This way, the home is ready to go come moving day.
Our Moving Planner checklist helps plan your move eight weeks out. The customizable moving checklist and personal tasks list will help you stay organized throughout the moving process. We also have checklists if you are moving with kids, pets, seniors, for a job, to another state, across the country, and if you are moving your office.
Fortunately, Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers makes it easy to find and book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. Best of luck and happy moving!
If anyone knows how to move, it’s Marian White. The South Carolina native spent the last decade living and working in Washington, DC, New York City, Boston and Palm Beach. With every move, she mastered the art of folding bankers boxes, repurposing bubble wrap and unabashedly asking for directions. Before writing for Moving.com, Marian authored “Moving to Palm Beach County: The Un-Tourist Guide,” a relocation guide for moving to the Palm Beaches. Marian has an M.A. in Global Marketing Communications from Emerson College and a B.A. from Furman University.View all posts by Marian White
