Buyer’s Moving Checklist
This checklist is a general reference and based on a closing that takes 60 days from accepted offer to closing. This time frame is arbitrary and varies considerably depending on each transaction.
First Week After Signed Contract
• Deposit earnest money check and make loan application.
• Arrange for property inspection.
• Have a licensed inspector conduct property inspections.
• Make repair requests to seller.
• Make sure all information requested by mortgage company has been submitted.
• Contact and select a moving company (determine town parking/unloading regulations).
Second Week
• Finalize signed contracts.
• Re-inspect to assure that repairs have been completed.
• Contact your insurance company to ensure that your belongings are covered during your move.
• Obtain or transfer insurance to the new property.
• Request that school transcripts be forwarded (if applicable).
Fourth Week
• Send change of address information to the post office.
• Call gas, electric, water, oil, cable TV, telephone, newspaper, and trash collection companies for service disconnect/ connect at your old and new addresses. Also ask for final readings.
• Register children in school (if applicable).
Sixth Week
• Open accounts at a new bank (if applicable).
Seventh Week
• Finish packing (leave out only necessities for moving day).
• Prepare specific directions for movers; include a labeled sketch of the floor plan for your new home to ensure that your possessions are delivered to the appropriate room.
• Arrange for cashier’s check for closing. Moving Day
• Conduct pre-closing inspection.
• Make sure to call attorney for list of certified checks.
• Bring checkbook or wire funds to closing.
