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If you’re planning a move to a new apartment, congratulations! Whether it’s your first time flying the nest or your fifth time switching places, moving can be just as exciting as it is overwhelming. But don’t worry, I’ve put together the ultimate 100-step apartment-list moving checklist to keep you organized, calm, and totally in control. Let’s get everything checked off and make this transition smooth and fabulous!
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Pre-move planning
1. Set a move-in date
Choose a realistic date based on your lease, work schedule, and availability of help or movers. Give yourself at least 4-6 weeks if possible.
2. Create a moving binder
Organize everything from receipts, lease documents, and to-do lists in one place. A binder or a digital folder works wonders.
3. Notify your landlord
Give proper notice to your current landlord as required by your lease, typically 30 to 60 days before moving.
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4. Read your new lease
Review your new apartment lease carefully so you understand rules, responsibilities, and any fees.
5. Schedule apartment tour or inspection
Before signing or moving in, tour the unit to inspect for issues and ensure it matches your expectations.
6. Take measurements
Measure the new space to plan furniture layout and ensure large pieces will fit through doors or up stairs.
7. Budget your move
Plan for expenses like movers, rental trucks, boxes, utility deposits, and new furnishings.
8. Start decluttering
Sort through clothes, books, kitchen items, and miscellaneous clutter. Donate or sell what you don’t want to bring.
9. Plan a garage sale
Host a sale to get rid of extra stuff while earning a little cash for moving expenses.
10. Research moving companies
Read reviews, compare quotes, and book a mover early if you’re hiring professionals.
11. Rent a moving truck
If doing it yourself, reserve a truck well in advance. Pick the size based on how much you need to move.
12. Ask friends for help
Recruit loved ones for lifting, loading, or just moral support on moving day.
13. Order packing supplies
Get boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, markers, and labels. You’ll need more than you think!
14. Arrange time off work
Take a day or two off around the move for packing, transporting, and settling in.
15. Set up utilities at the new place
Call electric, gas, water, internet, and trash providers to transfer or start new service.
16. Cancel utilities at the old place
Make sure to cancel or transfer services at your current apartment to avoid double billing.
17. Change your address
Submit an official change-of-address form through USPS and notify banks, subscriptions, and important contacts.
18. Create a packing plan
Start with non-essentials and work toward daily-use items as moving day gets closer.
19. Label everything
Mark boxes with room name and contents. Use color-coding or number systems if it helps!
20. Pack an essentials box
Keep daily items like chargers, meds, toiletries, and a change of clothes in one clearly labeled box.
21. Backup your files
If you have work or school files, back up important documents to the cloud or an external drive.
22. Clean out the fridge
Use up or donate perishables, and deep clean the appliance at least a week before the move.
23. Confirm moving arrangements
Double-check truck, elevator reservations, or mover arrival times 48 hours in advance.
24. Take photos of valuables
Document electronics, jewelry, or fragile items for insurance or peace of mind.
25. Create a moving playlist
Music keeps the vibe high and your energy up while you pack and move!
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