Danh sách việc cần làm khi chuyển nhà

Tìm hiểu và lên kế hoạch · 15 việc

• Research and get quotes from at least 3 moving companies
• Create a moving budget and set aside a moving fund
• Start decluttering room by room -- donate, sell, or toss items you don't need
• Begin collecting free moving boxes from local stores or buy supplies
• Create a folder for all moving-related documents and receipts
• Research your new neighborhood (groceries, pharmacies, hospitals, etc.)
• Notify your landlord of your move-out date in writing Nếu bạn thuê nhà
• Review your lease for move-out requirements and deposit terms Nếu bạn thuê nhà
• Contact a real estate agent or list your home for sale Nếu bạn sở hữu nhà
• Get your home appraised and schedule any needed repairs Nếu bạn sở hữu nhà
• Research schools in your new area and begin enrollment process Có con
• Request school records and transcripts for your children Có con
• Research veterinarians in your new area Có thú cưng
• Check pet policies at your new home (deposits, breed restrictions, etc.) Có thú cưng
• Schedule yard sale for items you want to sell Chỉ nhà riêng

Báo tin và lo hậu cần · 17 việc

• Submit a change of address with the post office (USPS)
• Notify your employer of your new address
• Transfer or set up utilities at your new home (electric, gas, water, internet)
• Schedule disconnection of utilities at your current home
• Update your address with your bank, credit cards, and insurance
• Notify your doctor, dentist, and pharmacy -- request medical records
• Start packing non-essential items (seasonal clothes, books, decorations)
• Label all boxes with room name and contents
• Arrange storage unit if needed for transition period
• Book your moving company or reserve a rental truck
• Transfer or cancel gym memberships and local subscriptions
• Notify your children's current school of withdrawal date Có con
• Arrange childcare for moving day Có con
• Update pet microchip information with new address Có thú cưng
• Obtain pet health records from current vet Có thú cưng
• Schedule lawn care transfer or cancellation Chỉ nhà riêng
• Arrange for house cleaning service for move-out Nếu bạn thuê nhà

Đóng gói và chuẩn bị · 18 việc

• Pack room by room, starting with least-used rooms
• Take photos of electronics setups before disconnecting (for easy reassembly)
• Create an inventory list of all boxes and their contents
• Sell unwanted furniture and large items online or at yard sale
• Arrange to donate items to charity (schedule pickup if needed)
• Confirm moving company booking and go over details
• Plan meals to use up pantry and freezer items
• Return borrowed items and collect anything you've lent out
• Start using up cleaning supplies, toiletries, and consumables
• Measure doorways and rooms at new home for large furniture
• Get new home keys or arrange key pickup
• Pack children's special comfort items in a clearly labeled "open first" box Có con
• Talk to kids about the move -- address concerns and build excitement Có con
• Prepare a pet travel kit (carrier, food, medications, comfort items) Có thú cưng
• Arrange pet boarding or pet sitter for moving day Có thú cưng
• Drain fuel from lawn mower and power equipment Chỉ nhà riêng
• Handle garden -- transplant plants, empty pots, clean out shed Chỉ nhà riêng
• Document condition of apartment with photos for deposit return Nếu bạn thuê nhà

Chuẩn bị cuối cùng · 19 việc

• Finalize packing -- everything except essentials box
• Pack an "essentials" box: toiletries, phone chargers, medications, snacks, change of clothes
• Clean current home thoroughly (or schedule professional cleaning)
• Defrost and clean refrigerator
• Confirm new home utilities are connected and working
• Reconfirm moving company -- time, address, special instructions
• Back up your computer and important digital files
• Fill prescriptions and have enough medication for transition
• Withdraw cash for tips (movers, etc.) and incidentals
• Pack a cooler with drinks and snacks for moving day
• Disassemble furniture that needs it (beds, desks, shelving)
• Arrange for someone to watch kids during the actual move Có con
• Pack kids' overnight bags with favorite items and change of clothes Có con
• Confirm pet arrangements for moving day Có thú cưng
• Pack a separate bag for pet supplies needed on moving day Có thú cưng
• Schedule final walkthrough with landlord Nếu bạn thuê nhà
• Prepare to hand over all keys, garage openers, and access cards Nếu bạn thuê nhà
• Complete any required repairs for deposit return Nếu bạn thuê nhà
• Turn off sprinkler system and outdoor water sources Chỉ nhà riêng

Ngày quan trọng · 20 việc

• Do a final walkthrough of every room, closet, and cabinet
• Check all drawers, shelves, attic, basement, and storage areas
• Meet movers and walk them through the plan
• Direct movers on which items go where (use colored labels or room names)
• Protect floors and doorways during furniture moving
• Take final meter readings for utilities
• Lock all windows and doors when leaving old home
• Check new home -- verify utilities work (lights, water, heating/AC)
• Supervise unloading and verify all boxes arrived
• Set up beds and essential furniture first
• Unpack the essentials box immediately
• Order dinner -- you deserve it!
• Turn over keys to landlord and get deposit receipt Nếu bạn thuê nhà
• Complete move-out inspection with landlord Nếu bạn thuê nhà
• Get kids settled in their new rooms -- let them help set up their space Có con
• Set up a safe, quiet area for pets with their familiar items Có thú cưng
• Keep pets secured during the move to prevent escape Có thú cưng
• Check that all doors/gates are secure before letting pets roam Có thú cưng
• Test garage door opener and exterior locks Chỉ nhà riêng
• Locate main water shutoff valve and electrical panel Chỉ nhà riêng

Ổn định chỗ mới · 22 việc

• Unpack essentials first: kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms
• Update your driver's license with your new address
• Update vehicle registration with new address
• Register to vote at your new address
• Meet your neighbors and introduce yourself
• Locate nearest hospital, urgent care, and pharmacy
• Set up home security system or change locks
• Test all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
• Unpack remaining boxes room by room
• Break down and recycle all moving boxes
• Find and set up new local services (dry cleaner, barber, etc.)
• Update subscription delivery addresses (Amazon, meal kits, etc.)
• Follow up on deposit return from previous landlord Nếu bạn thuê nhà
• Enroll kids in new school and arrange transportation Có con
• Find local parks and activities for children Có con
• Arrange playdates to help kids make new friends Có con
• Register pets at new veterinarian Có thú cưng
• Update pet license with new municipality Có thú cưng
• Walk pets around the new neighborhood to familiarize them Có thú cưng
• Schedule home inspection if not done before purchase Nếu bạn sở hữu nhà
• Set up lawn care and landscaping maintenance Chỉ nhà riêng
• Introduce yourself to HOA if applicable Chỉ nhà riêng