What do preparation, planning, and organization all have in common when it comes to long-distance moving?
They’re the three biggest keys to having a successful move! We can’t preach this enough to our customers, but we’ll keep doing it anyway: planning ahead, being prepared, and staying organized are the three most important things you can do to make sure there is limited stress on your next long-distance move.
One of the best ways to stay organized and on track is by creating a long-distance moving checklist. This helps you visualize the moving process and get an idea of where you are, what you still need to do, and what important dates are on the horizon. Making this kind of moving checklist helps you stay on track so that you’re ready for the big day!
If you aren’t sure how to build a long-distance moving checklist, we crafted an outline below that you can tweak to fit your personal experience!
One Month Before Moving Day
- Reserve a moving date with your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise
- Purchase professional moving and packing supplies for your belongings
- Start cleaning out your house and getting rid of things you don’t need
- Begin packing up your belongings (click here for packing tips)
- Start transferring records and complete change of address forms
- Develop a travel plan to your new home, whether it’s driving or flying
Two Weeks Before Moving Day
- Label all packed boxes as you go, and be sure to pack room by room
- Start the process of closing utilities and transferring them to your new home
- Begin figuring out a moving plan for pets if necessary
- Pack a “day of the move” essentials bag to have with you during the move
One Week Before Moving Day
- Mail in all your change of address forms
- Clean up your house
- Put finishing touches on the process of packing
- Review the relocation plan for you, your pets, and your belongings
One Day Before Moving Day
- Read through the pre-move letter sent by your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise
- Do one last sweep through the house to ensure everything is packed away
- One final clean of appliances and your fridge
- Make sure your “day of the move” bag is ready
- Say goodbye to any neighbors one last time
Moving Day
- Ensure there is a clear path for movers to enter and exit your home
- Be sure you’re there when movers arrive so they can start right away
- Hit the road and get to your new home
If you want to build a personal checklist on your mobile device, try using movetrac, which was developed by TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to assist our customers who are planning for a move. For more information, view the video below!
