Week 1
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Fill out change of address form at the post office
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Put in request time off at work for move-in days
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Pick your chosen mover, or if moving self, schedule vehicle rental
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Confirm all paperwork with your chosen mover
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Double check proper insurance is in place to cover valuables
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Verify move in date with a realtor and move out date with the landlord.
Week 2
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Update newspaper/magazine subscriptions forwarding address.
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Gather or purchase move in materials including boxes, packing tape, furniture movers and bubble wrap
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Write checklist for all essential items
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Start packing inessential items
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Start cleaning current rental for new renters
Week 3
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Finish packing inessential items
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Switch utility services to your new address.
Week 4
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Cancel/schedule move in appointments with internet, cable, and electric, water, gas companies.
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Finish cleaning your current space
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Sell or give away items you don’t want to move
Week 5
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Pack remaining essential items
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Pick up the keys to your new home
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Move into your new place!
