8 Weeks Before

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Create a moving binder or digital folder for all move-related documents
Research and get estimates from at least three moving companies
Establish your moving budget including packing supplies, movers, and deposits
Begin decluttering room by room - donate, sell, or discard items you no longer need
If renting, review your lease for move-out requirements and give notice
Start a detailed inventory of valuable items and take photos for insurance
Order school records for children and medical records for the family
Research your new neighborhood for schools, doctors, and essential services

6 Weeks Before

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Submit a change of address form with USPS (usps.com)
Transfer or set up utilities at your new home: electric, gas, water, internet
Cancel or transfer local services: gym, dry cleaner, lawn care
Update your address with banks, credit cards, insurance, and subscriptions
Schedule disconnection of utilities at your current home for the day after moving
Pack room by room, working from least-used spaces first
Arrange for parking permits if needed at either location
Contact your insurance agent to update homeowners or renters insurance

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Pack an essentials box: toiletries, medications, phone chargers, change of clothes, snacks, basic tools
Defrost the freezer and clean the refrigerator if not moving it
Disassemble furniture that needs it and bag all hardware in labeled zip bags
Confirm elevator or loading dock reservations at both locations
Withdraw cash for tips and last-minute expenses
Charge all devices and download offline maps to your new area
Say goodbye to neighbors and exchange contact information

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