Moving Soon? Here’s Your Official Move In Checklist

There’s nothing more exciting than moving to a new home for the first time. From exploring the new digs to setting up your furniture, there’s plenty to look forward to when moving. Just don’t forget to also take care of a few necessary to-dos. While it’s easy to get caught up in the hoopla of moving, it’s crucial that you stay focused on the important tasks ahead. To help you get organized before and after a move, check out our official move in checklist below. Best of luck and happy moving!

11 necessary to-dos for your official move in checklist

Inspect home for pests and damage

Clean the new house as soon as possible

Paint the home

Enlist a handyman to have necessary repairs made

Figure out your trash removal and recycling pick up days

Unpack strategically

Change the locks

Check smoke alarms and install carbon monoxide detectors

Explore your neighborhood and meet the neighbors

Change your address

Baby-proof and kid-proof the home

Moving soon?

From getting packed up to finding a storage unit, there’s an endless number of to-dos when moving to a new home. Fortunately, Moving.com’s moving checklists can help. For a customizable moving checklist, personal tasks list, email reminders and coupons to help you stay organized during a move, check out our move planner tool. Need help finding a reputable moving company? Fortunately, Moving.com’s extensive network of reliable movers makes it easy to book the best moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands.