Moving is often a stressful ordeal for individuals and families alike. To mitigate this stress, homeowners should ideally start preparing to move at least eight weeks in advance. At this time, individuals should create a moving budget and begin researching their new community.
As the move date draws near, homeowners should start packing their most important items, including medical and financial records. Compiling each set of files should lead to addressing a related moving need. For example, after packing veterinary records, pet owners should call their veterinarians and ask for referrals in their new communities.
Approaching the one-month mark, packing should begin to include infrequently used items. At the same time, homeowners can start to clear their home of any possessions that will not be making the trip. As the packing process becomes more extensive, individuals should create a room-by-room list to keep track of items. The list can also be used for unpacking purposes at the new home.