Printable Moving Guide
Printable Moving Guide for Sellers
Selling has its own version of moving day: the home has to be empty, clean and ready, the utilities have to end on the right date, and the keys need to land in the buyer's hands. This printable guide walks sellers from about 60 days before closing to the final walkthrough, all in one place. Print it, follow it, and let me handle the parts that are my job. You Can With Joanne!
Prints cleanly on standard letter paper.
How to use this guide
Work through one phase at a time and tick each box as it is done. The slow items come first so the final week stays calm, and the key handoff is planned well ahead. When a step raises a question, call, text or book a call with me. I have helped sellers close out this chapter with confidence, and I will be right there with you.
Phase 1
About 60 Days Out
Select a Mover
If you are not doing a do-it-yourself move, book a mover you trust now. End-of-month closings fill fast, so lock your date in early.
Declutter, Donate or Sell
Start emptying the house one room at a time. Donate what you do not need, sell the larger items, and let charity pickups handle the rest.
Order Packing Supplies
Boxes, tape, wrap and labels. It is easier to order a little extra now and return it than to scramble in the middle of packing.
Start Agreed Repairs & Updates
Begin the repairs agreed to after the inspection so they are finished well before closing, not the night before.
Notify the HOA
Let your association know the home is under contract, and ask about transfer fees, documents or gate access the new owner will need.
Phase 2
About 30 Days Out
Confirm the Move-Out Date
Agree on the move-out timing with the buyer and your agent, and confirm whether the keys change hands at closing or just after.
Schedule Utility End Dates
Set end dates for gas, electric, water, internet, lawn care and any other services for after closing so nothing stays in your name longer than it should.
Forward Your Mail
File a USPS change of address a few weeks early so bills and letters follow you from day one.
Notify Banks, Insurance & Employer
Update your address everywhere it matters: banks, credit cards, insurance policies, payroll and subscriptions.
Book the Cleaners
Schedule a professional cleaning after the movers are out, so the buyers walk into a home that is truly ready.
Phase 3
The Final Week
Confirm Closing Logistics
Confirm the closing date, time and location with the title company, and ask exactly how your sale proceeds will be delivered.
Finish Packing
Empty every drawer, closet and cabinet. Leave the home clear, and keep your own essentials box close at hand.
Arrange the Key Handoff
Gather every set of keys, garage door openers, gate remotes, mailbox keys, manuals and warranties into one labeled bag for closing day.
Complete Agreed Repairs
Finish every repair promised to the buyer and keep your receipts. Your agent will confirm each item at the final walkthrough.
Plan Moving-Day Parking
Reserve space for the moving truck, and check the driveway access and route so the crew can work without delays.
Phase 4
Moving Day
Pack Your Essentials
A bag with your ID, phone charger, medications, snacks and anything you need for the first night of the new chapter.
Carry Your Documents
Keep your photo ID, closing disclosure and any signed paperwork with you, never in the moving truck.
Read the Meters
Record the final gas, electric and water readings on moving day so your closing bills are accurate and clean.
Hand Over the Keys
The keys, garage door openers, gate remotes and mailbox keys all go to the buyer through your agent at handoff.
Final Walkthrough With Your Agent
I will walk the home with you once it is empty to confirm everything is ready for the buyers, and to close out this chapter properly.
All the Best, Joanne
You Can With Joanne!™
Ready to Move? Let's Line It All Up
Whether this is your first sale or your fifth move, I would love to walk this plan with you. Call, text or book a short call, and we will make sure every detail has a home.
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