Two to three months before you move is a great time to get started. We recommend setting a timeline and making a checklist to prepare for your move. It’s a good idea to store this checklist and your notes about the move all in one place. This should include information about your new address like utility companies, real estate papers, and an inventory of household items. If you can, do a walkthrough of your new home when it’s empty before you move in. This will help you plot out where furniture will go and whether some items will need to be disassembled to fit through doors and around corners. If you have kids or pets that might get underfoot on moving day, it’s also a good idea to hire a babysitter in advance.