Preparing for moving day helps if you have a moving checklist to guide you through the transition of moving into a new home. The excitement of moving can easily be overshadowed by stress if you’re not prepared. Let us help you make sure you don’t let anything fall through the cracks on moving day.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of stepping into a brand-new home — especially one you helped design from the ground up. Whether you’re relocating from out of state or just across town, moving into a newly built home in Arizona is a major milestone and an exciting fresh start.
👉 Download our Moving Checklist for Arizona Homebuyers to stay organized every step of the way.
Before You Move: Prepare Early & Use a Moving Checklist
✅ Start planning 4–6 weeks ahead of your move:
- Book your moving truck or professional movers early — they fill up fast!
- Submit a change of address with USPS and schedule utility connections.
- Begin decluttering: donate, recycle, or sell anything you don’t want to bring with you.
- Secure landscaping and window treatment bids if desired — especially in Arizona where sun exposure is high.
🛠️ 1–3 Weeks Before the Move: Final Details
- Schedule house cleaners for move-out day if needed.
- Arrange care for pets and young kids during the move.
- Start packing with a plan: clearly label each box and keep essentials easy to find.
- Remove smart devices from your accounts: cameras, doorbells, thermostats, etc, that will be left behind.
📦 Day Before Moving Day
- Pack a personal travel bag with items like medication, chargers, snacks, and a first aid kit.
- Keep cash on hand if you plan to tip your movers.
- Designate someone to direct movers at the new home — so boxes land in the right rooms.
- Make your first night easy: prepare sleeping arrangements, stock the bathroom with essentials, and order takeout (no need to find the pots and pans just yet!).
🔑 After You Move In
- Register your new appliances with the manufacturer.
- Recycle packing materials to free up space.
- Update your address with schools, doctors, and subscriptions.
- Explore your new neighborhood and start turning your house into a home.
🎯 Ready to Simplify Your Move?
👉 Download our Moving Checklist for Arizona Homebuyers to stay organized every step of the way.
At Scott Communities, we’re proud to build homes that are not only beautiful, but also ready for everything life brings. If you’re looking for a new home in Peoria, Casa Grande, or Goodyear, contact us today and let’s get you moving — the right way.