New Home Buyers or Sellers
The Ultimate Start-to-Finish Guide to Moving to a New Place
Tuck Company offering advice for Davidson, Nc Residents when Buying or Selling a Home
The Ultimate Start-to-Finish Guide to Moving to a New Place in the Davidson, NC Real Estate for Sale area can be a hassle that disrupts your life and sleep. But by getting organized, sticking to a checklist, and some strategic planning, you can pull off a smooth move without a hitch. Check out Tuck® ultimate start-to-finish moving guide to keep your move on track.
Moving Checklist
The best way to organize your move is to set your move-in date then use this guide to keep you on track from two months right up until you move. If you wait until the last minute, you might find yourself stuck renting a U-Haul and begging friends to tote your boxes for pizza and beer. There’s a better way.
First, determine your move date, then get busy with this checklist.
60 days before move date:
- Sort, purge and donate – Make sure you only move things you want, need, and use. Start by tossing out anything damaged, donate what can be, give away items, and purge the unusable.
- Find a mover – The process is more intense for a long-distance move, and it pays to start early. Check reviews for customer complaints of lost/broken items. Narrow to three options, interview, then decide.
- Make a moving journal – Both digital and paper records are helpful. Create a spreadsheet to track due dates, the checklist, and to-dos. Use a paper journal to jot notes as you go, so nothing falls in the cracks.
- Organize records – Locate all your critical documents, so they don’t get lost in the shuffle. School, shot, and vet records, passports, birth certificates, etc.
45 days before move date:
- Gather moving supplies – You can buy, but why? Craigslist and Freecycle often have free boxes and packing stuff from others that recently moved. Otherwise, buy what you need
- Start paring back – It’s time to look again at what you can cull after the initial purge. Offer unwanted items on LetGo to get them out of the way, do another round of donations, and organize.
- Measure and plan – Measure your new space and furniture. Find out what will fit and decide what to shed, replace, and buy. Apps like Amikasa, Home Design 3D, and Rooms are helpful.
- Pack up out-of-use items – Pack things you won’t miss. Start with out-of-season clothes, décor, books, and rarely-used items. Label and stack boxes by room.
30 days before move date:
- Confirm mover arrangements – Choose your mover, sign the contract, and pay the deposit. Consider moving insurance, but first, check with your renters or homeowners policy to see if they cover moving loss.
- Pack and label – Begin serious packing. Take pictures off walls, pack up clothes, and start boxing up the kitchen including appliances and less-used items. Label and sort boxes by room.
- Register change of address – Change your address with: bank, credit cards, magazines, insurance company(s), employer, and set up a change of address and mail forward with the USPS. See when you can get your driver’s license changed.
- Change bills – Update digital subscriptions if they require zip code info for credit card processing. Go through your bank statements to jog your memory. If you change banks, reset auto-payments as well.
15 days before move date:
- Secure your records and valuables – In addition to your critical records, identify valuables you don’t want to misplace while moving. Identify and organize jewelry, portable heirlooms, and items of particular value.
- Get time off work and clear your calendar – Schedule time off a day before and after your move and clear your social calendar. You’ll be busy and exhausted and don’t need distractions during your move.
- Confirm movers and engage critical services – Reconfirm the mover. Set up utilities at your new place. Most services can be engaged quickly. Turn new services on several days before your move and shut off the old a day after.
- Order new furniture/mattress – Order needed new items. Is your mattress fit to move? (See below). Shopping online for a mattress is convenient. If possible, schedule delivery a day or two before your move, so it’s ready and waiting at your new place.
7 days before moving date:
- Clean and repair – If you’re renting, it’s time to scour everything, putty nail holes, and break out the carpet cleaner, so you get your security deposit refunded. If you’re selling your house, cleaning and touch-up paint is just the start.
- Refill medications – Make sure you have enough medication on-hand and don’t pack it – take it with you. Keep a first aid kit out for any moving incidents and prep other necessities.
- Donate unused food – If you have perishables, you might not want to move them. Eat your leftovers, use what’s in the freezer and donate food you can’t consume. Canned and non-perishables are great to move.
- Pack up everything else – With just a week to go, do your laundry, pack up everything except toiletries and some clothes. You can switch to takeout and paper plates so that you can pack most of your kitchen, too.
Moving day:
- Get a good night’s sleep – If you follow the checklist and are organized, there’s no reason to stay up late worrying. Get to bed at a reasonable time for a full night’s rest. Keep a notepad at your bedside for last-minute notes.
- Dispose of mattress – Most mattress companies will remove your old mattress as long as you are purchasing from them. If not, donations are always wanted and needed. Call a local Church org. or a place like Habitat for Humanity, etc.
- Hand-carry valuables and documents – For the things you can’t afford to be misplaced, keep them with you. Hand-carry your passport, birth certificate, and critical documents plus jewelry and other valuables.
- Monitor the movers closely – Keep an eye on the movers to ensure your things are handled carefully and nothing goes missing (or misappropriated). Have cash on hand to distribute gratuities at the end for a job well done.
Should You Move Your Mattress?
The mattress is one of your most important pieces of furniture since you spend a third of your life in it. When you’re moving, it’s the perfect time to ask yourself whether it’s time to invest in a new mattress or if your old one is worth taking with you. Here are some considerations.
Is it worth the hassle to move it?
Unless your current mattress meets your needs, ask yourself these questions.
- Is your mattress more than eight years old? If so, it might be close to the end of its lifespan.
- How comfortable is your old bed? If you wake up achy or toss and turn, those are signs that your mattress might not be a good fit and needs replaced.
- Is the mattress of good quality? If you have a bargain bed, your moving might be a good time to upgrade your sleep experience.
- What condition is the mattress? If it’s sagging, indented, ripped, or torn, the move might finish wrecking your bed.
- Does your bed meet your needs? Perhaps you need a bigger bed or want to upgrade to an adjustable or cool sleeping mattress.
THE MARTIN REAL ESTATE TEAM OF LAKE NORMAN
We hope that you enjoyed some helpful tips when it comes to moving to your first or second home, as well as some information on what to do when it comes to your bedroom(s) mattress. If you are looking to purchase Real Estate in Davidson, North Carolina or in the local area, please contact us to handle all of your needs.
The Martin Real Estate Team is here to help and answer all of your Real Estate Needs and Questions 7 days a week.
Questions, or if you would like to receive more information about Buying a Home or interested in Listing your Home for Sale, simply fill out the Our Contact Form or for a faster response you can also call the Davidson / Lake Norman / Charlotte Real Estate Specialists at 704-900-1619 right now!
- Schedule a Showing Request HERE
- Read our Davidson Real Estate Blog
- Join our VIP Buyers Program
Visit our MAP to view locations of Subdivisions and other areas of interest…
Enjoy Davidson, NC Real Estate Below
To the Left we have Single Family Homes … to the Right we have Townhomes & Waterfront Condos for Sale …All are Active Listings
Davidson
13332 Caite Ridge Road, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Westbranch
4 BR, 2.1 BA, 3139 sqft
Julie Williams | MLS # 4225345 | Active
401 Woodland Street, Davidson, NC 28036
5 BR, 5.1 BA, 4038 sqft
Carlyle Properties | MLS # 4234975 | Active
116 Hunt Camp Trail, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Copper Pine
5 BR, 5.2 BA, 5539 sqft
The Real Estate | MLS # 4205706 | Active
17416 Gillican Overlook Road, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: River Run
5 BR, 5.1 BA, 6448 sqft
Keller Williams | MLS # 4215721 | Active
1126 Concord Road, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Kimberly
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3896 sqft
Premier Sotheby's | MLS # 4247728 | Active
155 Copper Pine Lane, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Copper Pine
4 BR, 4.1 BA, 5318 sqft
The Real Estate | MLS # 4055268 | Active
1401 Samuel Spencer Parkway, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Davidson Woods
4 BR, 4.1 BA, 4617 sqft
EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4199469 | Active
503 Walnut Street, Davidson, NC 28036
5 BR, 5.1 BA, 3872 sqft
TSG Residential | MLS # 4247135 | Active
Price: $2,650,000
626 Concord Road, Davidson, NC 28036
5 BR, 5.2 BA, 5145 sqft
TSG Residential | MLS # 4160733 | Active
4658 Sugar Plum Lane, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Cachet of Davidson
6 BR, 5.2 BA, 5810 sqft
Keller Williams Lake | MLS # 4137500 | Active
325 Goodrum Street, Davidson, NC 28036
5 BR, 5.1 BA, 3868 sqft
TSG Residential | MLS # 4205720 | Active
357 Magnolia Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Magnolia Mews
5 BR, 5.2 BA, 5829 sqft
COMPASS | MLS # 4219539 | Active
Price: $2,200,000
825 Hudson Place, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Davidson Wood
5 BR, 4.2 BA, 5489 sqft
First Priority Realty | MLS # 4248098 | Active
13500 Robert Walker Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: River Run
6 BR, 4.1 BA, 6123 sqft
Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4229328 | Active
12932 Westmoreland Farm Road, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Westmoreland Farm
4 BR, 4.1 BA, 5664 sqft
TSG Residential | MLS # 4243710 | Active
19110 Newburg Hill Road, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Davidson Woods
4 BR, 4 BA, 3495 sqft
Allen Tate Davidson | MLS # 4234234 | Active
19035 Newburg Hill Road, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Davidson Woods
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2812 sqft
Allen Tate Davidson | MLS # 4234084 | Active
235 Grey Road, Davidson, NC 28036
Subdivision: Davidson
3 BR, 4.1 BA, 4629 sqft
Keller Williams Lake | MLS # 4189810 | Active
13820 E Rocky River Road, Davidson, NC 28036
4 BR, 4.1 BA, 3778 sqft
NextHome World Class | MLS # 4233409 | Active
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of April 23, 2025, 6am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Davidson Condos
1341 Torrence Circle, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Davidson Landing
2 BR, 2 BA, 1209 sqft
Kara Gilchrist | MLS # 4238137 | Active
329 Northwest Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Edgewater
2 BR, 2 BA, 1013 sqft
Yuri Jounis Carvalho | MLS # 4240938 | Active
405 Northwest Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: North Point
4 BR, 3 BA, 1789 sqft
NorthGroup Real | MLS # 4222080 | Active
Price: $1,095,000
415 Spring Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Walnut Grove
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 3699 sqft
Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4238638 | Active
1008 Southwest Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: South Harbortowne
3 BR, 3 BA, 2050 sqft
Helen Adams Realty | MLS # 4222763 | Active
867 Southwest Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Stone Bluff
3 BR, 2 BA, 1144 sqft
NorthGroup Real | MLS # 4248359 | Active
1211 Torrence Circle, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Newport
3 BR, 2 BA, 1365 sqft
Ivester Jackson | MLS # 4244307 | Active
703 Southwest Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Windjammer
2 BR, 2 BA, 1237 sqft
NorthGroup Real | MLS # 4208692 | Active
546 Amalfi Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Davidson Bay
4 BR, 2.2 BA, 1953 sqft
True North Realty | MLS # 4231759 | Active
15140 Rocky Bluff Loop, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: The Summit at River Run
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2615 sqft
Keller Williams Lake | MLS # 4228534 | Active
1037 Naples Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Davidson Walk
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 2354 sqft
EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4226559 | Active
178 Harper Lee Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: New Neighborhood/Old Davidson
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2163 sqft
Keller Williams Lake | MLS # 4232984 | Active
155 Harper Lee Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: New Neighborhood/Old Davidson
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2164 sqft
The Agency - Charlotte | MLS # 4190227 | Active
322 Catawba Avenue, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Parkside Commons
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 1961 sqft
Taylor Morrison of | MLS # 4250162 | Active
151 Harper Lee Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: New Neighborhood/Old Davidson
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2113 sqft
Mark Spain Real Estate | MLS # 4249031 | Active
208 Wesser Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Davidson Bay
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 2405 sqft
Hopper Communities INC | MLS # 4231060 | Active
136 Wesser Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Davidson Bay
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 2383 sqft
Hopper Communities INC | MLS # 4168068 | Active
921 Northeast Drive, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Spinnaker Reach
3 BR, 2 BA, 1399 sqft
RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4213273 | Active
118 Wesser Street, Davidson, NC 28036
Complex: Davidson Bay
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 2383 sqft
Hopper Communities INC | MLS # 4070303 | Active
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of April 23, 2025, 6am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.