Guide to Relocating

We can’t make postings easier, but we can provide you with timelines, tools, checklists and resources to help you plan, to reduce the stress or frustration you’re feeling, and to make the move process more manageable for you and your family.

Keeping track of everything related to your move can be daunting, so we’re giving you the inside scoop on how to keep it all organized. 

Downloadable Tools and Checklists 

General Information

• Timeline of Key Dates 
• Always Know Where to Find…
• Your Key Posting and Moving Dates
• Key Contacts List: It’s All in the Details!
• Receipts Checklist
• Suggested Moving Binder Tabs

Your House Hunting Trip

• Pre-House Hunting Trip Checklist
• House Hunting Trip Paperwork Checklist
• HHT Task List
• Suggested HHT Schedule/Your HHT Schedule
• Change of Address Checklist

Moving Preparation

• Pre-Packing Checklist
• Pack-Up Boxes Checklists
• Moving Paperwork Checklist

Settling In and Making Connections

• Setting Up Your New Home Checklist
• Community Connections Checklist
• Ideas for Settling In from Families Who’ve Been There
• Things to Do to Celebrate Your Move

Finances/Budgeting 

• Breakdown of Living Expenses
• Budgeting Considerations Checklist
• Budget Comparison Calculator
• Book an appointment with a SISIP Financial Advisor
• Learn more about the SISIP Financial Advantage

Healthcare

• Healthcare Providers Checklist
• Healthcare Contact List

Employment 

• Leaving Your Place of Employment Checklist
• Preparing for an Employment Search Checklist
• Cleaning Up Your “Digital Dirt” Checklist
• Editing and Proofreading Your Resume Checklist
• Sample Email to Re-engage a Previous Contact

Children and Childcare 

• Childcare Considerations Checklist

Education 

• School System Considerations Checklist
• Children’s Education Portfolio Checklist

Pets 

• Pet Care Checklist
• Moving with Pets Checklist
• Considerations When Finding a New Veterinarian Checklist

Vehicles 

• Vehicle Shipping Checklist
• Vehicle Registration Checklist