The plan, 10 weeks at a time
The Boca Raton moving checklist
A clean, timed plan that takes you from decision to keys in hand: financing, insurance quotes, school registration, Florida licensing, utilities, and the settling-in tasks nobody warns you about.
1
8-10 weeks out: decide & finance
- Lock down your budget, including HOA or condo fees, property tax, and hurricane insurance
- Decide buy vs. rent, and whether to sell first or hold your current home
- Get pre-approved by a lender experienced with Florida purchases
- Shortlist three or four neighborhoods using this site’s guides
- Book a free relocation consultation with Jean-Luc
2
6-8 weeks out: plan the move
- Compare moving company quotes, or reserve a portable pod and local movers
- Review Florida requirements for your driver’s license and vehicle registration
- Order your hurricane and flood insurance quotes for a shortlist of homes
- Review HOA and condo documents for any community you seriously like
- Set up mail forwarding and notify utilities, banks, and insurers
3
4-6 weeks out: search & visit
- Visit Boca in person: tour homes, schools, and the commute routes you will actually use
- Get school zoning for every address on your shortlist in writing
- Make an offer with your agent’s guidance; negotiate fees and repairs
- Order the inspection, appraisal, and termite and wind mitigation reports
- Finalize the closing date and title insurance
4
2-4 weeks out: pack & document
- Label boxes by room, and photograph valuables for insurance
- Collect school records, medical records, and pet documentation
- Notify your accountant about your state residency change
- Transfer or school-register the kids (start with the school office early)
- Change your address with the DMV, IRS, banks, and subscriptions
5
Move week: arrivals & keys
- Do a final walkthrough with your agent before closing
- Close, get the keys, and change the locks
- Set up utilities: power (Florida Power & Light), water, internet, and trash
- Meet the HOA manager and learn the community rules and gate codes
- Inspect the property for any damage during your move-in
6
First month: settle in
- Register vehicles and get Florida driver’s licenses (within the required window)
- File for the homestead exemption at the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
- Register kids for school and sports or clubs
- Find your local grocery, pharmacy, vet, and the best coffee
- Keep Jean-Luc’s number handy: neighbors, contractors, and referrals
Boca-specific reminders
- Price hurricane insurance before making an offer, not after.
- Register for school Choice/magnet windows; they close early.
- Read the HOA or condo documents before you sign anything.
- Plan your first month around the dry season if you can (November to April).
- Before hurricane season starts, find your evacuation zone and bookmark the county hurricane safety guide.
- If buying sight-unseen, make your in-person visit after the offer, before closing.
Steady hands make this easy
Relocating to a new state is a sequence of small deadlines. Jean-Luc Andriot has guided hundreds of families through exactly this timeline, and he keeps a version of this checklist for every client, customized to their schools, community, and closing date.
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Cost of living in Boca Raton Budget your move against the real numbers. Schools in Boca Raton Register for Choice and magnet windows early. Taxes & insurance Price insurance before you make an offer. Neighborhood & community guides Twenty-one in-depth guides from the oceanfront to the country clubs. The relocation FAQ Honest answers to the questions every mover asks.
