If you are going to be having to change residences in the near future there are several things you need to take care of before the time arrives. You should make yourself a list and date what time you need to have each thing completed by. This list of upcoming events will help you to keep track of the tasks you need to do and the tasks you have already accomplished. This is important during this time period. When you are planning to relocate to a new residence things quickly get stressful and you start to feel like you are losing control. You can manage all of this with a few lists to keep you in check.

Get a calendar and write on it what days you need to do each task ahead. You need to place this calendar where you can see and write on it easily. Close to your phone is a good area so you can add things when you are making your appointments. Look on the internet and find a source of low cost packing supplies. Order the supplies you will require to make your move.

Arrange to have the utilities such as gas, water, sewer, and electric cut on at your new residence. Then arrange what day you will have all these same utilities shut off at the place you are leaving.

Go to the post office and get the paper work to fill out so you can have your mail forwarded to your new address. Call all your credit card companies and such and advice of the upcoming address change. You do not want any delays in your mail. That could cause you to have late payments and reflect poorly on your credit.