Start A File: Create a “moving” file to keep track of vendor quotes, receipts and other records associated with your move.

Create A Budget: Moving can be expensive! Evaluate your resources and establish a realistic budget for making your move.

Request Estimates: Contact reputable moving companies to provide an in-home estimate. If you’re planning a DIY move, compare quotes from truck rental companies in your area

Get Some Help: Select a moving company and reserve your moving date. Some moving companies will even help you pack!

Gear Up: Order boxes and other supplies such as tape, bubble wrap, labels and permanent markers.

Sort & Purge: It's a great time to get organized! Start sorting your closets, the garage and the attic.

Out With The Old: Host a garage sale or donate your unwanted things to charity.

Update School Records: If you have kids that are in school, arrange to transfer school records.

Change Your Address: Pick up a change of address form from your local post office, or change your address online.

Put Out The Word: Notify charge accounts, insurance companies, health-care providers and other organizations of your pending change of address.

Box It Up: Begin boxing up your belongings, starting with items you won't need to use for a few weeks.

Label Your Life: Make unpacking easier by labeling boxes with the room they belong in.

Disconnect: Schedule disconnects for utilities such as gas, electric, water, and telephone service. Arrange any refunds that are due and schedule connections for your new residence.

Discontinue: Cancel newspapers, Internet, cable TV, security, pest control, cleaning help, lawn maintenance and any other services you subscribe to.

Take A Day: Notify your team that you'll be out of the office.

Box It Up: Begin boxing up your belongings, starting with items you won't need to use for a few weeks.

Label Your Life: Make unpacking easier by labeling boxes with the room they belong in.

Disconnect: Schedule disconnects for utilities such as gas, electric, water, and telephone service. Arrange any refunds that are due and schedule connections for your new residence.

Discontinue: Cancel newspapers, Internet, cable TV, security, pest control, cleaning help, lawn maintenance and any other services you subscribe to.

Take A Day: Notify your team that you'll be out of the office.

Emergency Cash: Stash some cash, which may come in handy for a post-move pizza at the end of a long day!

Rest Up: Be sure to get a good night's sleep!

Say Bye: Don't forget to say goodbye to your neighbors!

Final Walk Through: Do a final walk of your home, turn off the lights and thermostat and lock all the windows and outside doors.

Take Inventory: Before the movers leave, be sure to take an inventory of all your belongings to ensure nothing is missing.