#Checklist when moving professional#

Before anything goes into a box, make a plan for how it’s all going to happen.

Create a packing schedule and labeling system.

Selling items can help pay for your moving expenses, and the rest can be donated. You don’t want to haul a single extra box to your new house. Closely review your contract before signing, and keep a copy handy for your moving day.

If you find a mover or rental truck that fits your budget, schedule it as soon as possible. Call multiple movers and truck rental places for quotes. Check out online reviews and ask friends and family for recommendations. If you decide to hire movers or need to rent a truck to do the move on your own, check out your options carefully.

#Checklist when moving professional#

Price out professional movers or rental trucks.You can now assign dates to all tasks on your moving checklist based on your big day. Consider that movers can be busier (and more expensive) on weekends and over holiday breaks. The day you close on a home is mostly filled up with paperwork, so decide which day after that one is best for your move. Depending on your closing date, you might have a month before your first mortgage payment is due, so you could plan your moving budget around the funds freed up from not having a housing payment that month. After your down payment and closing costs, make sure you have room in your budget for your first mortgage payment and any immediate repair needs, and then determine how much you have left over for your move.