Selling your home is exciting, but it also means you need to prepare for moving out. Having gone through this process, I want to share what I learned about coordinating the sale with your move.

When you accept an offer on your home, you’ll have a closing date. This is when the new owners take possession. You need to be completely moved out by this date, which means planning your move carefully.

Here’s my timeline that worked well:

• As soon as you accept an offer, start packing non-essential items
• Book your moving company early – good movers get booked up
• Plan to be moved out at least one day before closing
• Do a final walkthrough with your realtor
• Clean the house thoroughly after moving out

I used Kabina Moving for my move-out, and they were excellent. They understood the importance of being on time and careful with everything. They also helped me pack items I wasn’t sure how to handle.

One thing I learned: don’t wait until the last minute. Give yourself plenty of time to pack, move, and clean. Your realtor will appreciate it, and the new owners will too.

Moving out of a home you’ve lived in can be emotional. Take your time, be organized, and work with professionals who understand what you’re going through.