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How to Prepare for Moving Day

September 14, 2025  |  Buying a House in 2024, Canton GA Tips, How to Prepare for Moving Day, Market News

If you’re looking at homes in Canton GA, turn to Piedmont Residential and let us help you find your ideal home. Then, armed with this checklist, you can be prepared for the big move-in day so that everything goes smoothly and there are no unpleasant surprises.

• Moving Costs: Buying a home already involves a lot of costs beyond the house itself. One you shouldn’t forget to budget for is the cost of moving. Long distance moves can cost around $5,000, so you need to budget for it. Of course, shorter moves or moves that you manage on your own are cheaper, but there are still costs, so be prepared. If you use a mover, discuss their services so you understand what is involved in the process, as the services and prices can vary.
• Organize Transportation: If you’re doing a long-distance move, make plans for how you’re going to get to your final destination – and how your vehicles will get there. If you’re driving yourself, make sure you know who’s riding in which car and plan a travel route and potential overnight stops for long distances so everyone is fresh to avoid potential accidents.
• Inventory Your Belongings: As you pack – or before the packers arrive – document everything. Not only do you have evidence of the original state each item is in should there be damage during the move, it also helps with personal property protection with your new homeowners insurance.
• Set Aside Important Paperwork: Whether you’re using movers or doing it on your own, it’s a good idea to keep all important paperwork – birth certificates, passports, Social Security cards – together and move it directly with you. This way everything is in one place and less likely to get lost in the shuffle.
• Packing: If you’re doing your own packing, group items based on which room they’ll go in. Ideally, number each box and keep a list of what goes into each box so you can find items quickly and determine which boxes to unpack first. Take the time during packing to get rid of things you really don’t want or need to keep. This is a good opportunity to get rid of junk.
• Organize Utilities: Make sure to contact your current utilities providers as well as new ones if there’s a change, and schedule when to turn off utilities at your old home and when to turn them on at your new home to avoid laps in service.
• Move Day Must-Haves: Set aside a box or bag for items you’ll need right away so you can take it with you and settle in without having to dig through boxes. Snacks, coffee, toilet paper, paper towels, favorite toys, and a change of clothes will help tide you over until you unpack.

These tips will help make the big move a little smoother. To learn more about our homes in Canton GA, reach out and contact us today to find your new home.

This post was written by Piedmont Residential.