Tour outside, too, to find out about care of yard plantings and so on. Before Moving Day Choose a mover. Ask friends and associates for referrals. Contact at least two moving companies for estimates. If this is an interstate move, the company is required to give you a copy of its performance record.
Reserve dates with the mover.
You'll probably need to give the mover a range of acceptable dates. On a long-distance move, movers often move several families' possessions in one trip, so they need flexibility to coordinate the move to everyone's satisfaction. Before Start packing, if you're doing it yourself. This will save you money, but be sure you know the mover's liability limits on owner-packed items. Have a garage sale.