Congratulations on successfully selling your home and embarking on this exciting journey of moving to a new space! Moving into a new home is an exciting adventure, and we want to help make the transition as smooth and joyful as possible. This Smooth Move Checklist is designed by a professional organizer to assist you in every step of the process, from decluttering your old space to settling into your new one.
Whether you’re a homeowner preparing to move or a realtor looking to provide valuable resources to your clients, this guide is tailored for you, especially if you’re in Airdrie or Calgary. Let’s break down the checklist, starting with what to prepare prior to moving day.
Section 1: What to Prepare Prior to Moving Day
Book Early On
- Movers: Book movers as soon as possible to secure your ideal moving day.
- Cleaners: Schedule cleaners for both your move-out and move-in cleans.
- Professional Organizer: Hire a professional organizer to help declutter, pack, and prepare for a smooth move.
- Unpacking Services: Consider booking professional organizers to unpack your new home. Share your preferences so they can purchase the right organizing products for beautiful and functional systems.
- Decorator: If necessary, book a professional decorator to help with design choices for your new home.
Set Up Prior to Moving Day
- Utilities: Schedule the connection of utilities at your new home, including electricity, gas, water, security, Internet, and telephone.
- Address Change: Update your address with the Post Office, credit card companies, subscriptions, bank, schools, and family.
- Locks: Purchase and arrange to install new locks for your home.
4 Weeks Before Moving Day
- Disconnection of Utilities: Schedule the disconnection of utilities and security services at your old home.
- Cleaning Services: Arrange for the cleaning of your old and new homes, as well as furniture and carpets.
- Personal Records: Gather personal and family records including medical and dental, school, legal and financial documents, birth certificates, passports, and insurance documents.
- Insurance: Set up insurance for your new home. Shop around for the best coverage and rates.
1-2 Weeks Before Moving Day
- Borrowed Items: Return borrowed items such as library books and retrieve all loaned items.
- Moving Prep: Empty and clean your refrigerator and freezer, have cash ready for tips and travel expenses, disconnect and prepare major appliances, and check closets, cabinets, and rooms to ensure nothing is left behind.
Day Before You Move
- Essentials Bag: Prepare a family “Move Kit” of essentials for the first night in your new home, including phone chargers, soap, toiletries, towels, kids’ toys, first aid kit, and snacks.
- Final Prep: Confirm movers/organizers for moving day, make childcare and pet care arrangements, and put essential bags and boxes in your vehicle.
Explore the Happy Place ‘Smooth Move’ Services
At Happy Place Spaces, we offer a comprehensive range of services to make your move stress-free in the Airdrie and Calgary, Alberta area:
- Occupied Staging: Make the most of what you currently own with our staging expertise. Consider adding a staging decor rental package for an enhanced look.
- Decluttering and Organizing: Our team will help you declutter, pack, and organize every step of the way.
- Unpacking and Set-Up: We don’t just help you move in; we help you settle in by setting up and organizing your new space.
Your Happy Place Awaits You! Safe moving, and may your new home be filled with joy and positive vibes!
Best regards,
Veronica Stone
Professional Stager, Organizer & Decorator
Owner, Happy Place Spaces
