Six weeks before
Walk each room and decide what moves and what goes. Start with the garage, attic and storage. Donate usable items and recycle what you can.
Four weeks before
Book a junk removal crew for bulky items you will not take. Schedule donation pickups. Order boxes and plan packing.
Two weeks before
Sort kitchen and closets. Set aside hazardous items such as paint, fuel and batteries and arrange drop-off.
The week of the move
Pack essentials separately. Confirm the time for your cleanout crew and the movers. Keep valuables with you.
The last day
Do a final walk-through of every room, closet and cabinet. Take photos for your records. Sweep and take out final trash.
Keys and utilities
Return keys, set utilities to close or transfer and forward mail. Keep copies of your final photos in case of a deposit question.
Clear first, move second, and book the cleanout crew early.
