Moving day is here! Follow this comprehensive guide to ensure everything goes smoothly from start to finish.

Before the Movers Arrive

• Confirm your moving time and crew details
• Pack a personal essentials bag (medications, chargers, snacks, important documents)
• Clear walkways and driveways for easy access
• Disassemble furniture that needs it
• Empty dressers and desks
• Defrost and clean the refrigerator (24 hours before)

During the Move

• Be available to answer questions and direct placement
• Do a final walkthrough of the old home
• Check all closets, cabinets, and storage areas
• Take photos of empty rooms for your records
• Keep children and pets in a safe, supervised area

At Your New Home

• Direct movers on furniture placement
• Check all items against your inventory list
• Test utilities (water, electricity, gas, internet)
• Unpack essentials first (bedding, toiletries, kitchen basics)
• Update your address with USPS, banks, and subscriptions