Retirement Relocation
Checklist
Everything You Need to Know Before, During, and After Your Move
Your Complete Relocation Checklist
This checklist covers every stage of your retirement relocation, from the first planning conversations through settling into your new community. Work through it at your own pace, checking off items as you go. Each section covers a specific phase of the journey.
Print this page or save it to your device to track your progress.
Pre-Move
12 to 6 Months Before Your Move
Home Preparation
6 to 3 Months Before Your Move
Selling Your Home
3 to 1 Months Before Your Move
Tip: Work closely with your real estate agent to coordinate the closing of your current home with the purchase of your next home. Bridge loans or contingency clauses can help if the timing does not line up perfectly.
Moving Logistics
1 Month Before Your Move
Moving Day Essentials Box
Pack these items in a clearly labeled box or suitcase that travels with you in your car:
Moving Day
The Big Day
After the Move
First 30 Days in Your New Home
Settling Into Your New Life
First 90 Days and Beyond
Remember: It takes time to feel at home in a new place. Be patient with yourself. The first year is about exploration and discovery. Every new route you learn, every neighbor you meet, and every local spot you find adds a thread to the fabric of your new life.
Let Barbara and Douglas Jennings Guide Your Relocation
With decades of experience helping Virginia homeowners relocate for retirement, The Jennings Team can connect you with the right professionals, communities, and resources to make your move a success.