📬 Change My Address
Start mail forwarding and keep your address updates moving in the right order.
USPS Change of AddressMOVE WITH ANDY LEE REALTY
Make the Move Easier.
One organized place for the practical details before, during, and after moving day.
HomeBase keeps the moving pieces together: address changes, utilities, packing, timing, local services, and the small handoff details that are easy to forget when you are focused on closing.
PLAN AHEAD
KEEP THE HANDOFF CLEAN
GET SETTLED FASTER
Start With What You Need Today
You do not have to work through a giant checklist. Jump straight to the part of the move that matters now.
💡 Set Up Utilities
Find the right local utility starting point, then verify providers for the specific property address.
Grand Junction Utilities📦 Plan Moving Day
Use a simple timeline for movers, packing, keys, documents, utilities, and the final handoff.
Open Moving Timeline🤝 Need a Local Contact?
Ask for a mover, contractor, service provider, lender, inspector, or other trusted local resource.
Andy RecommendsMoving Resources, Grouped So You Can Find Them Fast
Open only the category you need. The rest stays out of the way.
📦 Before the Move
Get the logistics under control before the last week gets busy.
📬 Address Changes & Records
Update the records that follow you after the keys change hands.
🏠 Getting Settled
Utility providers vary by address, so use these as starting points and verify the exact service area for the property.
📍 Grand Valley Resources
Use HomeBase to learn the area after the move—not just before the purchase.
Open Only the Move Planner You Need
The detailed checklists stay collapsed until you want them, so the page stays quick to scan.
🗓️ Simple Moving Timeline4–6 weeks out through moving day
4–6 Weeks
Book movers, sort belongings, gather records, measure large furniture, and begin packing low-use rooms.
2–3 Weeks
Schedule utilities, submit address changes, confirm insurance, verify possession timing, and pack most non-essentials.
Final Week
Confirm movers, keys, closing details, cleaning, medication, chargers, documents, valuables, and first-night essentials.
Moving Day
Keep documents with you, photograph meter readings when appropriate, verify the property is secure, and do a final sweep.
📦 Packing PlanWhat to pack last, carry with you, and open first
Essentials Bag
Medication, toiletries, chargers, clothing, pet items, snacks, basic tools, and anything you need before boxes are unpacked.
Documents & Keys
Closing paperwork, identification, insurance information, mailbox keys, remotes, access codes, and important receipts stay with you.
Label by Room
Put the destination room and a short contents note on every box. Mark first-open boxes clearly.
Photograph Before Disconnecting
Take quick photos of electronics, cable setups, valuable items, and anything you may need to reassemble.
Do the Empty-House Sweep
Check cabinets, drawers, attic access, garage storage, refrigerator, dishwasher, closets, exterior sheds, and side yards.
Keep Cleaning Supplies Out
Paper towels, trash bags, cleaner, broom, vacuum, toilet paper, soap, and a few basic supplies should be last packed or first unloaded.
📬 Address Update ChecklistMail forwarding plus the records that do not update themselves
Also think through banks and credit cards, insurance, employers, subscriptions, medical providers, professional licenses, schools, vehicle records, and any recurring deliveries or services tied to the old address.
🔑 Property HandoffKeys, systems, manuals, receipts, and house-specific information
Keys & Access
House keys, mailbox keys, garage remotes, gate access, alarm information, and other property-specific access items.
Home Systems
Thermostat, irrigation timer, filters, water shutoffs, electrical panels, septic or well information, solar equipment, and other operating details.
Receipts & Manuals
Keep repair receipts, warranties, appliance manuals, service records, and any documents a new owner may reasonably need.
NEED A LOCAL ANSWER?
Moving details can be property-specific.
If you are unsure who provides a utility, where to find a local service, or what should be handled before possession, ask and we can narrow it to the actual property and situation.