Moving to a new home can bring about a lot of exciting changes. However, you do have to spend time working out logistics to ensure your belongings get transferred to the new residence as smoothly as possible. To give yourself a chance to sort, organize, and pack your possessions without undue stress, check out the following helpful timeline.

Two Months Out

Approximately eight weeks before you plan to relocate, schedule professional movers to help you on moving day so that they don’t get booked for that time slot. Start sorting through your belongings and make piles to keep, discard, donate, or sell. Have a yard sale to get rid of clutter and make some extra money for the next stage of your journey. 

Six Weeks Out

Get your medical records from your doctor and dentist, and start enrolling your kids in their new schools. See your veterinarian—not only to obtain records for your pet—but also to ask their advice on calming solutions if your furry family member isn’t a fan of long car rides.

Begin collecting packing supplies, including boxes, bubble wrap, and tape.

One Month Out

Pack items you won’t need until you arrive at your new home, such as seasonal decor, extra clothing, and fine china.

Determine a cutoff date with your current energy company and set a utility activation date for your new residence. 

Right Before Move

Pack all remaining items or save time by hiring professional packing services. Create a label system that will identify the items in each box, and use color coding to let your movers know which room of your new home to put boxes in.

Pack a suitcase with essential items such as a change of clothes, medication, and toiletries that you’ll have access to while in transit. 

Keep your move simple, organized, and timely with help from the team at Checkmate Moving and Storage. They offer commercial and residential moving and packing services to clients throughout the Denver, CO, area. Call (303) 346-6683 to ask about storage solutions or request a quote on moving services. Visit the website to learn more about how these movers can make relocating more convenient.