Free tool
Move countdown
Enter your move date to see where you are in the plan and what to do this week.
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8 or more weeks out
You are here- Set a moving budget
- Decide how you'll move: movers, truck or container
- Ask three movers for in-home or video estimates
- Start a moving folder
- Declutter what you won't take
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6 weeks out
You are here- Check your mover's registration, then book
- Order boxes and supplies
- Request school and medical records
- Book time off for moving day
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4 weeks out
You are here- Start packing rooms you use least
- Submit your USPS change of address
- Schedule utilities at both homes
- Reserve elevators or parking if needed
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2 weeks out
You are here- Confirm the mover's date, time and estimate
- Use up food in the freezer and pantry
- Plan for kids and pets on moving day
- Pack most rooms and label every box
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Moving week
You are here- Pack first-night boxes
- Defrost the freezer the day before
- Photograph valuables and meter readings
- Walk through the inventory with the movers
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After the move
You are here- Check for damage and file claims quickly
- Change or rekey the locks
- Find the shutoffs and test the alarms
- Update your license and registration
Less time than this? Start at the stage that matches and double up. The full timeline is in The 8-week moving timeline.