Step 17: Hire Movers and Start Packing

Now that the second earnest money check has been dropped off, the inspection period is done, and the appraisal has been sorted out, it’s safe to hire movers and start packing. Call now to get moving estimates and secure a mover as they often get booked up weeks in advance. 

Remember that you have to be out of your place by the time closing begins and we won’t know until a few days before closing what time it is scheduled for that day. Therefore, my recommendation is to move out of your place the day before closing to be safe. If you can’t do that then have your movers come very early on the day of closing so you can be out by the time closing occurs.

Unfortunately, we can’t reserve a specific time for closing in advance although we can request AM or PM. AM usually starts around 8 am or 9 am and PM usually starts sometime between 1 – 3 pm. Usually, we don’t know the exact time of closing until a few days before closing.

Recommended Movers

• Two Men and A Truck 405-708-6663 OKC  918-480-1431 Tulsa
• 405.708.6663(OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW)
• You Move Me 405-602-8820 OKC  918-286-8840 Tulsa

Whichever mover you end up using, we highly recommend asking them to bring wardrobe boxes with them for all of your hanging clothes. That way you don’t have to take everything off the hangers and pack the items up. Instead, the movers will simply grab everything in your closets that is hanging, put them on the rods in the boxes, and then when you get to your new home you can just grab the hangers and hang the items back up. Saves a ton of time.

Moving Supplies

Start gathering boxes and packing supplies. Often you can find free boxes on Craigs List or Market Place. 

Pets

Moving can be incredibly stressful on pets so consider having them stay with a friend or in daycare for a few days while you move and get settled into your new place.

Items to Leave

Usually, anything attached to the walls such as shelving, curtain rods, curtains, and curtain rods need to stay. Everything else needs to go with you. If you aren’t sure, ask us as taking the wrong items can cause problems at the walk-through. 

Leave the home in a clean and swept state for the new owners.