A moving checklist for Toronto home sellers, from booking movers to changing your address.

Toronto Moving Checklist for Home Sellers

Closing day in Ontario is usually set in your agreement of purchase and sale, so you can book movers as soon as the deal is firm. Use this list to plan.

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Sellers post free. Pros join free and pay 15% only on completed jobs. Realtors can refer sellers at no cost; Realtor tools are opening soon — waitlist members get their first month free at launch.

Four to eight weeks before closing

• Get written quotes from movers. Ontario doesn’t license household movers; Consumer Protection Ontario covers contract and estimate rules. Compare movers in Toronto.
• If you live in a condo, book the service elevator for move-out day.
• Check street parking rules for the truck with the City of Toronto.
• Book cleaners for after the move. See cleaning services in Toronto.

Declutter and dispose

• Take paint, batteries and chemicals to a City of Toronto household hazardous waste drop-off; movers generally won’t carry them.
• Arrange oversized-item pickup through the City or a junk removal pro, and donate what you can.

Address and utilities

• By law you must update your Ontario driver’s licence and vehicle permit within 6 days of moving. Do it through ServiceOntario.
• Set up Canada Post mail forwarding.
• Arrange final readings with your electricity, gas and City of Toronto water accounts for closing day, and transfer or cancel internet and insurance.

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FAQ

Are movers licensed in Ontario?

Ontario doesn’t license household movers. Consumer Protection Ontario covers written contract and estimate rules.

How soon do I need to change my address in Ontario?

You must update your driver’s licence and vehicle permit within 6 days of moving.

Can I get moving quotes on Lynknester?

Yes. Post your move free and local movers can send quotes.

Get free quotes from local pros · Realtors: refer your sellers

Sellers post free. Pros join free and pay 15% only on completed jobs. Realtors can refer sellers at no cost; Realtor tools are opening soon — waitlist members get their first month free at launch.

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