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Moving Checklist

The following checklist will help you be better prepared when making your next move and ensure a smother transition.  Depending on your situation, you may want to add or subtract some items as necessary.

8 WEEKS BEFORE

  • Call moving companies for estimates.
  • Dispose unnecessary possessions and/or donate to charity.
  • Start compiling an inventory of your possessions.
  • Get room dimensions of your new home to help you decide which furnishings you want to keep and which rooms they will go in.
  • Start a file of moving-related papers and receipts.
  • Locate schools, healthcare professionals and hospitals in your new location.
  • Arrange to transfer your children’s school records, family medical records and veterinary records.
  • Discuss with your real estate agent when you would like to re-visit your new home prior to closing (if applicable).

Moving checklist

6 WEEKS BEFORE

  • Secure off site storage if needed.
  • Choose a mover and sign contract.
  • Contact your homeowner’s insurance agent about coverage for moving
  • Contact insurance companies (auto, household, medical, life) to arrange new coverage.

4 WEEKS BEFORE

  • Create a file of important papers, such as auto license, registration documents and title, any medical, dental and school records, birth certificates, wills, deeds, and other important documents.
  • Notify the following of your change of address: Contact Canada Post and arrange to have your mail forwarded (preferably for 1 year) to ensure you don’t miss any important mail
  • Banks
  • Credit cards
  • Government agencies (driver’s license, plates, health card, revenue Canada, etc.)
  • Relatives & friends
  • Insurance, lawyer, tax/financial advisor
  • Subscriptions & memberships.
  • If moving from a rental, arrange for a refund of your security deposit, if applicable.
  • Discontinue additional home services such as housekeeping, gardening service, snow removal, etc
  • Start using up things you can’t move such as perishables.
  • Notify utility companies of date to terminate/transfer service and/or establish service at your new home.
    • Electric
    • Gas
    • Water
    • Internet
    • Telephone
    • Television

Moving Checklist 2

3 WEEKS BEFORE

  • Make travel plans.
  • Make arrangement with condo management to reserve an elevator if applicable.
  • Arrange for child care on moving day.
  • Get boxes and moving supplies & start packing.  Make sure to label boxes appropriately as you go.
  • Arrange for return of cable tv, internet equipment, etc if applicable.

2 WEEKS BEFORE

  • Arrange special transport for your pets.
  • Contact your moving company and review arrangements for your move.
  • Retrieve/return borrowed items.
  • Arrange for major appliances to be moved/delivered if necessary.
  • Dispose of flammable materials.

1 WEEK BEFORE

  • Pack moving-essential boxes, important documents, travel clothes, personal items and prescription medications.
  • Contact lawyer’s office to schedule final signatures and drop off keys for new owners.

2-3 DAYS BEFORE

  • Confirm all final arrangements with your mover and other service providers.

MOVING DAY

  • Keep paperwork accessible
  • Final walk-through; check all closets and cabinets
  • Thoroughly clean and ensure all fixtures and included chattels are left for the new homeowners.
  • Pick up new keys from your lawyer’s office
  • Check all appliances and mechanical components in your new home to make sure everything is working.
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