Moving Timeline

8 Weeks Before

Budget moving expenses & set up a free estimate through RMS.

During the home estimate, show your moving consultant everything that will be moved. Your Moving Consultant will create an itemized list in detail by room. This inventory list will be sent to you along with your estimate for you to review.

Read the information packet given to you by your moving consultant and make sure you have a clear understanding of each section. If you have any questions feel free to call RMS at 201-529- 2211

Visit the RMS website for additional moving tips and other useful information

We feel it is also a nice gesture to leave the new homeowners a folder with paperwork, appliance information that goes along with the home.

7 Weeks Before

Long Distance? Gather your dental-medical records, & ask your current providers for references & information about new providers in the area you are moving to.

Arrange to have your children’s school-daycare records transferred.

Obtain copies of any legal-financial records you may need.

Pets? Arrange to have their veterinary records transferred.

Look at the floor plan of your new home to think about the function each room will serve.

Make a check list of everyone who should be notified of your move. An example is provided in the checklist.

6 Weeks Before

Take an inventory of the items in each room-decide what to keep.

Start planning a yard sale, contact local charities for donations, or properly dispose of any items you no longer need (obtain necessary receipts for possible tax deductions) RMS Donations.

Begin using up items that cannot be moved or disposed of such as frozen food, bleach & aerosol cleaners.

Figure out what you want to do with your houseplants.

5 Weeks Before

Start collecting/buying boxes and packing supplies. And start packing if you still haven't.

Explore our Smart Start Box kit.

Explore our Moving/Packing Services.

Ask about our Complimentary Recycle box program.

4 Weeks Before

Reserve Move Day by calling RMS at 201-529-2211.

If you haven't scheduled your move date yet. You should secure a date at this point. During the summer busy season, we suggest scheduling your move as soon as you get your estimate 6-8 weeks.

Register change of address with the post office. If you are unsure what your new address will be, ask that your mail be held at the post office in your new town or city.

Disconnect utilities a day after moving out; connect utilities a day before moving in.

Host a yard sale and/or donate/dispose of items you don’t sell. RMS resource list

3 Weeks Before

Check for overdue library books and other rented items. Return and pick up dry cleaning and any items that are out for repair. Also recover any items on loan and return any items borrowed from neighbors.

Safely dispose of any flammables, corrosives, and poisons.

If you're moving into or out of an apartment, try to reserve the elevator in advance. Most buildings require reservations ahead of time to ensure availability on your move day.

2 Weeks Before

Please Call RMS...with any questions or edits to your move or inventory. Communication is key!!

Confirm any extra stops between destinations (such as storage).

Plan meals for the last week before your move to empty your refrigerator, and avoid the need for appliances that will already be packed.

Get a written appraisal for antiques to verify value. Avoid waxing or oiling wood furniture before moving to prevent imprinting. Don't clean upholstered furniture beforehand, as moisture can lead to mold in storage.

1 Week Before

Finish packing-prepare a box of essential items (medication and toiletries). Label boxes of items you will need as soon as you move in a last load.

Donate unwanted non perishable items to local food banks. Or ask us about our Move for Hunger Program.

Pack suitcases and valuables separately and take them with you.

Make sure any appliances going such as washers and dryers are disconnected and prepped prior to move day. Note: Front-loading washers and dryers require transport pins to secure the drum and prevent movement during relocation.

Empty, defrost, and clean refrigerator at least one day before moving.

Pack and secure any appliances.

Fill any prescriptions or medications you will need.

Make childcare arrangements for moving day if necessary.

Have everything packed in boxes if you are packing yourself.

Move Day!

Specify to the movers any extra-fragile items.

Stay on the property until all of your items are loaded—it is your responsibility to make sure everything is accounted for. After taking a final tour of the house, review and sign the inventory sheet.

Make sure the driver has the right destination address & don’t forget to give the driver your cell number.

Leave your cell number or form of contact in cases for the new residents so that they can forward stray mail.