Relocating, whether it is across town, or across the country, can be an overwhelming experience for anyone.  But, with the right planning, your new start can be a very pleasant one.  Here are a few things to keep in mind before you step into your new home:

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One Month Prior
You’ve likely already started organizing your belongings – collected boxes or bins and perhaps even started packing.  This is a great time to get moving estimates, so you can have an idea of how much the move will cost you.  Consider the following: will you use a moving company?  Do you need to rent a truck?  Will you store any of your belongings between houses or apartments?  Will you need to think about renting furniture for home staging your current home or to fill your new place until your own belongings arrive?

During this time period is also when you should begin thinking about the many other changes that will take place in your life.  Consider submitting a change of address form to the US Postal Service to ensure you continue receiving your mail after the move. It is also time to think about updating property insurance and car insurance information, and arranging temporary housing, if necessary.

Two Weeks Prior
By this point, you have probably packed a lot of your belongings or, at very least, sorted through them.  Generally people will find that there are several items that they don’t want to move between houses or apartments.  Consider donating or selling those belongings.  This is also the time to arrange the change of utilities.

One Week Prior
Now the majority of your items that you don’t use daily should be packed.  Try to arrange boxes so it will be easy to determine how they are to be loaded on the day of the move.  Keep the cleaning supplies within easy reach as you will likely need to do a final cleaning before heading out.  During the week, you will want to empty the refrigerator and freezer, make sure that your pet transportation is set, and finish the last of the packing.  Also, confirm delivery if you are renting furniture.

When the final day comes, you will be well prepared to check the thermostat, turn off the lights, lock the door, and hand over the keys.  Now, the next phase of your life in your new home begins.

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