Moving tips and a checklist to prepare your exit like a pro

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or just starting out, there are a lot of moving pieces when you buy a home in Utah. KSL Classifieds can help your relocation go smoother, from finding the perfect home to packing tips and hiring movers.

Finding your dream home

Ready to find a new home but not quite sure where that perfect new place is? KSL Homes has listings for houses and condos all across the state. You can narrow your search by filters such as cost, square footage and location to find the one that’s just right.

Search homes on KSL

Buying or selling, KSL Homes is the place to go.

Selling your home on KSL

If you have a house or condo to sell, KSL Homes can help with that too. Creating a listing is simple: Upload photos, write a description and fill in all the details. Get more views on your home listing when you upgrade your listing with our special features that put your home at the top of relevant searches. Think of it as getting first dibs on house shoppers.

List your home on KSL

Declutter before moving

Before you start packing, start selling. KSL Classifieds can help you make a little cash while clearing out all the items you don’t need to take along. Instead of moving that small couch into your new large living room, sell it and find a new one that better fits your new place.

Do you really want to keep all those kid bikes? List them on KSL Classifieds so someone else can cruise the local neighborhood. Move smart: List all the items you’ve outgrown to lighten your moving van load.

List items on KSL Classifieds

Shop move-in must-haves

Once you move into your new home, you’ll suddenly have spaces to fill and windows to cover. Find all the items you need to set up house on KSL Classifieds.

• Appliances

• Furniture

• Window coverings

• Fencing

• Hot tubs

• Plants

• Lawn mower

Fill your household with KSL Classifieds

Hire professional movers to make moving day easier.

Finding local services

When you’re selling a home or moving into a new one, there may be some projects that need doing. But you’re probably busy packing, organizing and all the other things that go along with moving. Get help! Hire local services in Utah to finish the work in a timely manner. On KSL Services you’ll find:

• Painters

• Drywall repair

• House cleaners

• Window cleaners

• Landscapers

• Sprinkler repair

Hire a local service

Moving checklist

Ready to dive in? Use our moving checklist to stay organized.

• Host a moving sale — announce it on KSL Classifieds!

• Get packing supplies: boxes, label maker, tape

• Cancel/Set up services — gas, electricity, internet, etc.

• Submit change of address: U.S. Postal Service, credit cards, subscriptions 

• Find a moving company on KSL Services or rent a truck

• Deep clean oven, bathrooms, carpets

• Touch up property: Spackle wall holes, vacuum baseboards

• Get snacks and water for moving day — for yourself and helpers

• Place garage door opener, extra keys in conspicuous place

Once your house is cleared out, do a final inspection. Is everything sparkling clean? Is the trash removed? Are all the lights off, windows closed and doors locked? Turn the key over to the new owner — you’ve officially moved out.