{"id":114179,"date":"2026-09-28T14:43:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=114179"},"modified":"2026-09-28T14:43:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T21:43:09","slug":"things-people-forget-when-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/things-people-forget-when-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things People Forget When Moving: A Complete Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving is one of those life events that feels manageable in theory and absolutely chaotic in practice. Whether you&#8217;re relocating to a walkable urban hub like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9168\/NJ\/Jersey-City\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jersey City, NJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or making your way to a world-class destination like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17151\/CA\/San-Francisco\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco, CA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one thing stays the same: the details have a way of slipping through the cracks. You&#8217;ve got the big stuff handled, the truck is booked, the boxes are (mostly) packed, and you&#8217;ve mentally said goodbye to your old place. But somewhere between the first trip and the last box, a surprising number of important things tend to get overlooked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re moving out for the first time or you&#8217;ve done this enough times to have a system, these are the most common things people forget when moving \u2013 and how to get ahead of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. The walk-through inspection<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one catches a lot of renters off guard, often right at the end when they&#8217;re expecting their security deposit back. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jesse Villanueva of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fivestarmgt.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Star Property Management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> puts it plainly, \u201cMost tenants don&#8217;t pay much attention to the Walk-Through Inspection form; they tend to leave out items that are wrong with the unit or don&#8217;t put down any cracks or nail holes on the wall when they should.\u201d He adds that failing to complete the walk-through in the given time frame is just as problematic. \u201cIf renters don&#8217;t report needed maintenance in a timely manner, then it becomes negligence on their part.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you move in, fill out that form thoroughly and honestly. Document everything, including pre-existing scuffs, holes, and damage, and report any maintenance issues promptly throughout your tenancy. It protects you just as much as it protects your landlord.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt;Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/final-walk-through-checklist-before-closing-on-a-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>The Ultimate Final Walk-Through Checklist Before Closing on a Home<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Updating your address<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds obvious, but address changes are one of the most frequently forgotten <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/redfin.com\/blog\/moving-checklist\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving tasks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most people remember to update their bank and employer, but the list goes much further than that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IRS and your state tax agency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor, dentist, and pharmacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscription services and online retailers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your voter registration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance providers (health, auto, renters or homeowners)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any loyalty or rewards programs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set aside time before moving day specifically for this task. The USPS mail forwarding service is a helpful safety net, but it&#8217;s not a substitute for actually updating your address with the people who matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Transferring or setting up utilities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing kills the excitement of a new place like showing up and realizing you have no internet, no electricity, or no gas. Utility transfers are easy to forget when you&#8217;re focused on the physical move itself. And truthfully,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/tips-for-moving-into-a-new-house\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getting settled into a new home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goes far beyond just the utilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of every utility connected to your current home and your new one. Contact each provider at least two weeks in advance and schedule your disconnection and connection dates to overlap slightly with your move so you&#8217;re never left without service on either end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Basic supplies for both ends of the move\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s something a lot of people don&#8217;t think about until they desperately need it: having basic supplies ready at both your old place and your new one. Nancy Clark of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thealamoapartments.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alamo Apartments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends keeping on hand, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201ctoilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, and plenty of water or canned drinks.\u201d She explains why trash bags in particular make such a difference, \u201cHaving plastic trash bags at the ready makes tossing or taking with you more convenient than juggling random jars and bottles in your arms at the last minute.\u201d And the paper towels do double duty. As Nancy puts it, they&#8217;re useful \u201cfor the final swipes at spills when you&#8217;re departing a residence\u201d and just as handy \u201cfor wiping up footprints at your new address generated by all the in and out traffic on moving day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Measuring before you move<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your couch fits perfectly in your old living room, however, that doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;ll fit in the new one. Measuring furniture and doorways before moving day is one of those tasks that feels unnecessary until you&#8217;re trying to angle a king-sized bed frame through a narrow hallway at 8 PM. If you have access to your new home&#8217;s floor plan, it can be a huge help at this stage. Redfin has a great breakdown of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/real-estate-floor-plan\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to use floor plans when evaluating a home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&#8217;s worth a look before you start moving things around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure the large items you&#8217;re bringing and compare them against the doorways, hallways, and rooms in your new space. It&#8217;s also worth measuring windows before buying new curtains or blinds, and any built-in spaces like closets or alcoves where you&#8217;re planning to add shelving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Cleaning responsibilities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most leases require you to leave the unit in the same condition you found it, which typically means a thorough cleaning before you hand over the keys. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside appliances (like the oven, fridge, and microwave)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabinet interiors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window sills and blinds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baseboards and vents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathrooms, including grout and caulk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t leave this for the last hour. Build cleaning into your timeline so you don\u2019t forget when moving, ideally after everything is out of the space so you have full access to every corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&gt;&gt;Read: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/move-out-cleaning-checklist\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b><i>Move Out Cleaning Checklist Before Moving<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Important documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s surprisingly easy for important paperwork to get shuffled into a random box during a move. Before packing day, gather all critical documents and keep them somewhere separate and clearly labeled, and carry them personally rather than load them onto the truck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lease agreements and property records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passports, birth certificates, and Social Security cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical and vaccination records<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial documents and tax returns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance policies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single accordion folder or document box can hold everything and save you a stressful search later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One last thing before you go<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving will probably never be completely stress-free, but it can be a lot smoother when you&#8217;re not scrambling to catch the most common things that people forget when moving. The items on this list are common precisely because they don&#8217;t feel urgent until they suddenly are. Get ahead of them early, keep a notepad handy, and give yourself more time than you think you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between packing boxes, coordinating movers, and juggling a dozen to-do lists, it&#8217;s easy to let a few important details slip through the cracks. 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