Guide
Your Moving Checklist
A clear plan for moving day, whether you are staying in the Portland Metro or heading somewhere new. Work through it at your own pace and check things off as you go.
Get Organized
A calm move starts with a list
Moving is a lot of small tasks stacked together. When you can see them all in one place, the whole thing feels lighter. This checklist walks you through what to handle before you move, what to take care of during moving week, and the extra steps a long distance move adds.
You do not have to do it all at once. Tap an item to check it off, and watch your progress fill up. Every item is also listed in plain text below the tabs, so you can read the whole checklist at a glance. If you are also buying or selling, the buying process and listing process pages walk you through the transaction side of your move.
Prep Checklist
Your moving checklist
Work through it at your own pace. Tap an item to check it off, and watch your progress fill up. Every item is listed in plain text below so you can read the whole checklist at a glance.
Before You Move
Handle the address, accounts and utilities ahead of time so moving week stays calm.
Moving Week
The last few days are about prep and an open first box, so you land settled instead of scrambling.
Long Distance Moves
A longer move adds a few extra steps around records, routing and your safe deposit box.
Full moving checklist
Before You Move
- Update your mailing address with the post office
- Change your address with your bank, credit companies and subscriptions
- Make a list of everyone who needs your new address
- Contact utility companies about your move date and set up service at your new home
- Check your insurance coverage for anything you move yourself
Moving Week
- Unplug, clean out and prepare appliances for the move
- Check with your condo board or HOA about move day rules for elevators and entrances
- Pack an Open First box with toilet paper, soap, trash bags, chargers, box cutters, scissors, a hammer, a screwdriver, pens and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, towels and basic toiletries
Long Distance Moves
- Get copies of medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary and school records
- Share your driving route with a family member or friend
- Empty your safe deposit box
After Closing
From Jill
“My service doesn't end at closing. If you need a recommendation for movers, contractors or anything else, just ask.”
— Jill Hill, Principal Broker
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Tell me about your move
Closing is one milestone, not the finish line. Tell me where you are heading and what you need, across Washington County or Multnomah County. I will help you line up the next steps.
Let's Talk About Your Move.
Or call Jill directly: (503) 502-7787