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Checklist

Moving Checklist

Julie Mock, REALTOR® · Weichert, Realtors® – Webb & Associates

Moving is stressful when everything is urgent at the same time. This checklist breaks your move into a simple timeline so you can stay organized—from utilities and address changes to packing and move‑in tasks.

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“A calm move isn’t luck—it’s a checklist.”

How to use this moving checklist

You can follow this timeline whether you’re moving across town or relocating from out of state. Adjust dates based on your closing date and your moving company availability.

If you’re relocating to the Southeast Georgia region, the Relocation Guide can help you plan your home search too.

8–6 weeks before

  • Choose your moving method: DIY truck, pods, or moving company.
  • Get quotes and reserve dates (popular dates fill up).
  • Start decluttering: donate/sell items you don’t want to move.
  • Begin a “moving binder” (receipts, contacts, notes).

4–3 weeks before

  • Start packing non-essentials (out-of-season items, décor).
  • Order packing supplies.
  • Confirm time off work if needed.
  • Identify utility providers and schedule start/stop dates (electric, water, internet).

2 weeks before

  • Change your address (USPS and key accounts).
  • Confirm mover/truck details and insurance.
  • Plan for pets and kids on moving day.
  • Pack a “first night” box (toiletries, sheets, chargers, basic tools).

1 week before

  • Finish most packing and label boxes by room.
  • Dispose of hazardous items you can’t move.
  • Confirm closing/move-in dates and key handoff.
  • Clean the current home and plan final trash pickup.

Moving day

  • Do a final walkthrough of the old home (closets, cabinets, garage).
  • Take photos of empty rooms (helpful for records).
  • Keep important documents and valuables with you.
  • Confirm the moving truck is locked when unattended.

First week after move-in

  • Change locks/re-key if needed.
  • Test smoke detectors and locate shutoff valves.
  • Update driver’s license/vehicle registration if moving states.
  • Unpack essentials first (kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms).
  • Make a short list of “week one” fixes.

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FAQ

Moving Checklist: common questions

When should I book movers?

As early as you can—especially for weekends and end-of-month dates.

What should I keep with me?

IDs, closing documents, medications, chargers, and valuables.

Can Julie help coordinate timing if I’m buying and selling?

Yes. A timeline plan can prevent moving twice.

Need a custom plan? Contact Julie.

When should I start packing?

Start 4–6 weeks before with non-essentials, and keep an essentials box for the final week.

What should be in a ‘first night’ box?

Toiletries, sheets, chargers, basic tools, medications, and a few kitchen essentials.

When do I schedule utilities?

Ideally 3–4 weeks before so you can choose the best start/stop dates.

What should I do first after move-in?

Change locks if needed, find shutoffs, test detectors, and unpack essentials.

Can Julie recommend local service providers?

Yes. Review Preferred Vendors or contact Julie directly.

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Next steps

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Julie Mock, REALTOR®, is an agent with Weichert, Realtors® – Webb & Associates in Statesboro, Georgia.

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