One month prior to your move

• Clean out and be ruthless! Is packing that item, paying to have it moved and unpacking it really worth it? Goodwill comes in very handy here!
• Gather all your hazardous waste. Buncombe County accepts household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics every Friday between 9am and 3pm at a special drop-off area at the Landfill. For more information, go to www.buncombecounty.org/Living/House/Hazardous/Disposing.asp
• Make a list of everything you're bringing to your new home and find out the replacement value of all belongings, for insurance purposes. MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE INSURED FOR 100% OF LOSS AND NOT A FIXED PRICE PER POUND!
• Fill out a change of address form. Make a list as you notify friends, family and others of your new address.
• Fill out an IRS change of address form. Click here for a copy or go to http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8822.pdf
• Get copies of your medical and dental records, if necessary.
• Get copies of veterinary records, if necessary.
• If you're moving out of North Carolina, go to http://www.dmv.org/relocation  to find out about auto licensing and insurance in your new locale.
• If you're moving within North Carolina, go to http://www.dmv.org/nc-north-carolina/change-address.php to find out where and how to change your address on your driver's license.
• If you’re moving to North Carolina for the first time, go to http://www.dmv.org/nc-north-carolina/new-to-north-carolina.php to find out what you’ll need to do in order to obtain a new driver’s license.
• Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to their new schools.
• Return any cable equipment.
• Make hotel and airline reservations if you need them.

1 to 2 weeks before your move

• Return any borrowed items.
• Collect all the items you may have loaned out.
• Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities.
• Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new place.
• Arrange to have major appliances prepped for the move.

2 days before your move

• Dispose of all flammables.
• Pack your suitcase for the car or plane.
• Arrange for removal of "installed items" you're bringing with you, like a TV antenna or shelves.
• Pack a box with paper products, toiletries and other essentials that you'll need the first day in your new home. (Make sure to mark this box "Do Not Move").

   
1 day prior to your move

• Take down draperies and rods, if agreed to in you contract.
• Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry.
• Clean and air your stove.
• Pack your personal belongings (but leave out your alarm clock!)

   Moving Day

• Collect all keys to locking items. Put them on one key-ring so you can get to them easily.
• Make sure you're at home when the movers arrive, so you can sign an inventory.
• Walk around with the crew chief while he does the inventory.
• Make sure everything is packed to your liking for the move.
• Keep your signed bill of lading and inventory in an easily accessible place.
• Make sure the driver has the correct delivery address and phone number. Ask if there are any contract specifications as to your being reimbursed a portion of the moving costs if the movers are late delivering your items.
• Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver.
• Before you leave, do a final walk through of every room.
• Check all closets and cabinets.