Moving can be one of the most stressful events in a person?s life. In fact, many people consider it their most stressful experience. Over six in 10 people rank moving as their top stressor, above relationship breakups, divorce, and starting a new job, a survey by E.ON. found. Losing possessions, finding that furniture doesn?t fit in your new home, and unpacking help contribute to making moving a chore.
One way to make moving easier on yourself is to plan your move step-by-step using a checklist. A checklist can help you organize your thoughts, stay focused, and reduce the stress of trying to decide what to do next. Here are some key items to include on your checklist when relocating to a new home.
Items to Do before You Move
Getting ready for your move should start about two months before moving day. Taking care of these items ahead of time will help pre-empt many potential moving day hassles. Here?s a week-by-week timeline of what to do as moving day gets closer: Eight weeks ahead:

Plan your budget
Research moving services and make a list of questions to ask movers
Give your landlord notice
Find a roommate if you?ll need one
Visit your new neighborhood
Research schools if you have kids

Seven weeks ahead:

Get an estimate from movers
If you plan to handle your own move, book a rental truck and ask friends to help
Reserve a storage unit if you need one

Six weeks ahead:

Schedule movers
Order all moving supplies
If you?re moving a long distance, make travel arrangements s...