A moving checklist for Dallas home sellers, from hiring a licensed mover to changing your address.
Dallas Moving Checklist for Home Sellers
Once your closing date is set, book movers early, especially for month-end and summer dates. Use this list to plan.
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Hire a licensed mover
- Texas law requires movers working within the state to be licensed by the Texas DMV and to have a USDOT number. Check a mover on the TxDMV Truck Stop lookup and read TxDMV’s Smart Moves guide.
- For a move to another state, check the mover with the FMCSA Protect Your Move site.
- Get written quotes from at least two movers. Post your move free to get quotes from local movers.
Declutter and dispose
- Dallas Sanitation Services runs scheduled bulk and brush collection; check your week before you put items out.
- Book cleaners for after move-out.
Address and utilities
- Update your Texas driver licence address with Texas DPS.
- Submit a USPS change of address.
- Dallas is in a deregulated electricity market: power is delivered by Oncor but billed by your retail provider (compare at Power to Choose). Stop or transfer service with your provider for closing day.
- Arrange a final read with Dallas Water Utilities and your gas provider.
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FAQ
How do I check a mover is licensed in Texas?
Use the TxDMV Truck Stop lookup. Movers operating within Texas need a TxDMV number and a USDOT number.
Who do I call to stop electricity in Dallas?
Your retail electric provider. Oncor delivers the power but your provider bills you.
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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