Moving Checklist

Utilities:  cancel the utilities at your current home as of your close date and arrange for the utilities at your new home to be transferred into your name or connected as of your close date.   Be sure to make these arrangements at least two weeks in advance as many companies take that long to process the order.

There are several concierge services that allow you to set up the majority of your utilities online with just a few clicks of the mouse.

One such service is Reliant Energy Connections.  In addition to helping you efficiently set up your utilities, you will receive coupons from Lowes.  Check it out here.

Another service that offers utility setup online is www.2turniton.com

• Change your address with the US Postal Service
• Schedule a cleaning service to clean your current home after you move-out and clean your new home before you move-in:
  • Mess Masters
• Schedule movers if desired.  Because closings can sometimes be delayed, it’s a good idea to schedule your movers for the day AFTER closing.
  • (list of mover recommendations)
• PACK (packing tips)
• Arrange for the locks at your new home to be rekeyed by a locksmith.
  • Locksmiths
• Change your address on your driver’s license
• Print labels with your new address.  Place these on all of your bills the following month to alert your creditors that your address has changed.
• Change your address for all newspapers and magazine subscriptions.