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Moving Day: _________________________

The Northern Fairfield County

Association of Realtors

, Inc.

Moving Checklist & Timeline

Remember, this information is meant to serve as a guide to help you get organized for your move.

While there are many steps and ideas included herein, no list is perfect for everyone’s situations. We strongly suggest that you review

this information and use it to your best advantage at your discretion. Please see additional disclaimer in footer of each page.

As Soon as Your House Goes on the Market:

Completed:

Purchase packing supplies, (tape, boxes, wrapping papers or plastics, etc.). Buy stickers or red markers

to flag fragile packages. Visit our

“Packing

Tips” webpage.

Start talking to young children the impending move. Moves to new locations can be traumatic for

young children. Preparing them in advance gives the child plenty of time to prepare for the move.

Start shopping around for a mover (visit our

"If Hiring a

Mover" webpage). Decide if you want to pack

yourself or have professions pack for you (often wise if you want to guarantee that insurance will cover

breakage). Generally, two months is plenty of time, though if you planning on moving in the summer

months, you might want to start looking 10 weeks in advance to be safe.

Create a “move” file to keep track of estimates, notes, important information, and receipts – the

receipts may be tax deductible. (Call the Internal Revenue Service and request Publication 521: "Tax

Information On Moving Expenses" to find out which moving expenses you can deduct, or find it online

at their site, Also, consider consulting a tax advisor.)

Itemize moving-related costs. Especially when relocating for work, check with employer to find out

what moving expenses they will pay.

Clean and organize all closets, the basement, and don’t forget the attic!

Clean and de-clutter every room in the house, including the garage and basement.

Pack unused items that you plan to keep. Label each box's contents and store the boxes in a safe but

out of the way location where they won't interfere with showings. Download our

“Box # and Contents

List” on our “When Moving” webpage.

Donate unneeded items to charity or start thinking about planning a yard sale to get rid of them. If

you donate, be sure to get a receipt for income tax purposes.

Contact a REALTOR® in your new locale/country so that they may begin to search for your new home

or rental property.

If you are moving internationally, research the financial situation in your new country. Open a new

bank account and change your currency if necessary.

As Soon as You Know a Moving Date:

Completed:

If you are hiring movers, get price estimates and a list of services. Place your order when you know

you have a firm move date. Tip: Book well in advance as key times of the year can be very busy.

Draw out a floor plan of your new home and start deciding which function each room with serve. Use

decorating charts and grids to place furniture to scale in each room and decide which furniture to

move, which to get rid of (yard sale!), and which to replace or add.

Make sure your passport is current and valid. If you don't have one, be sure to get one well in

advance.

Contact the consulate for the country you are moving to ensure that you have all proper paperwork

prepared and available.

Two months before you move:

Completed:

Interview and get estimates from at least three (3) moving companies. Ask about their conditions (is it

guaranteed not to exceed a certain amount? Etc). Begin budgeting for moving expenses.

Ask for each moving company's Motor Carrier # and call US Dept of Transportation to find out if they

are properly registered and insured.

The Northern Fairfield County Association of Realtors® (NFCAR) offers this information strictly as a guide to assist in

the task of residential moving. NFCAR, its Board of Directors, staff, nor membership may be held responsible nor

liable for any inaccuracies, complications, or prob lems associated with your move or transactions.

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