Book the movers right away! Get estimates from several companies. Check their estimated time for the job as well as their rates. Try to get a fixed price so you won't have any surprises. The more you do, like packing, the less the job will cost.
If you own your present home, call the utility companies (gas, water, electricity) and arrange to have the meters read the day you transfer the ownership. Have the bills forwarded to your new address.
Arrange the switchover of your phone & cable or satellite TV.
Arrange to move the water softener if you're taking it or arrange for a new install at your new home. The same goes for your central vacuum.
Arrange for the rented equipment contracts to be transferred to the new owner. Provide their name and contact numbers.
If you're renting, tell your landlord. In writing. With enough notice.
Don't forget to get any deposits back.
For your new home, make arrangements to get the gas, electricity, water, telephone, cable TV connected on the day you take possession. Make sure you have someone assigned to give access to these folks. They don't wait around.
Notify the post office to change your address and forward your mail. This is a great time to leave the junk mail behind. Have your mail forwarded from your old address for a year. When your mail is forwarded, only notify the people you wish to continue to receive mail from.
Get change of address cards from the post office to notify your friends and businesses of your move.
Don't forget to notify any regular home services of your move. Folks like the lawn care people, magazines, diaper service and things like that.
Have your bank manager give you a letter of introduction to your new branch.
Transfer or cancel your memberships in the gym, social clubs and so on.
Ask your doctor, dentist, pharmacist and other medical people for referrals and to transfer your records.
Don't forget to change the address on your driver's license and cars.
Make arrangements to move your perishables like plants.
Same goes for pets.
Don't pack flammables. It's illegal for movers to carry them.
Ideally, plan to overlap at least a day or two and take a few deep breaths.
Keep your cool. It's a stressful day for everyone.
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