Moving with your family doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right plan, checklists, and a central place to store all your documents and logistics, Linden helps make your move simple, smart, and stress-free.
Here’s everything you need to know — from eight weeks out to move-in day and beyond.
Choose your approach
DIY move, hire professionals, or hybrid.
Start decluttering
Sell, donate, or toss what you don’t need.
Get quotes
Ask movers for written estimates and compare.
Ask smart questions :
Binding estimate?
Delivery guarantees?
Extra fees for heavy/awkward items?
What’s their cancellation policy?
Book a truck
( if moving your self )
Create your move budget
include padding for surprises.
Organize your documents in Linden:
Moving estimate, bill of lading, receipts, new home paperwork, relocation policy (if applicable).
Inventory everything
and photograph high-value items.
Request important records:
School, medical, vet.
List address updates for:
Utilities
Insurance
Banks and government programs
Online retailers and subscriptions
etc
Upload everything to Linden
to save time later.
Start packing non-essentials
Books, decor, seasonal stuff.
Get to know your new neighborhood
Research local doctors, gyms, parks, and childcare.
Schedule services
Plumber
Internet
Landscaping
etc
Use Linden
to track appointments and service provider details.
Confirm all reservations
With movers or rental companies.
Use up food
And donate extras.
Label boxes
By room or priority.
Empty safe deposit boxes
And digitize important docs.
Set up utilities and cancel old ones
Notify institutions of your new address
Check your car
if driving long distances or moving climates.
Measure your new home
to plan furniture layout.
Back up important docs
And store digital copies in Linden.
Pack an essentials box
For first-day survival.
Photograph electronics setups
To ease reassembly.
Refill prescriptions
So you’re not left scrambling.
Cancel memberships
And store confirmations in Linden.
Start early
And stay flexible.
Keep kids and pets elsewhere
If possible.
Verify the moving company
USDOT number and paperwork.
Do a final walkthrough
to avoid leaving things behind.
Take utility meter readings
and store photos.
Keep sensitive documents with you
and backed up in Linden
Review the final moving paperwork
before signing off.
Inspect items
and file claims quickly if needed.
Test smoke and CO detectors
Submit school and medical records
Say hi to your neighbors
Even a simple hello goes a long way.
Give yourself grace
you don’t have to unpack everything overnight.
Keep Everything Organized with Linden
Life doesn’t pause just because you’re moving. Linden helps families organize, store, and share the critical documents and checklists that make every stage easier.