Here are some things to consider as you make the move to your new home. I can suggest local professionals for many of these services.

4 weeks before your move:

• Contact and contract with a reputable moving company
• Have school records transferred.
• Arrange to transfer (or take with you) medical, dental and
  other important records.
• Prepare to transfer your homeowners and auto insurance to be
  .sure you will be covered for any unforeseen disasters.
• Hold a garage sale to get rid of unneeded items; arrange to place
  excess items in storage.
• Keep track of moving-related expenses. (Check with
  your accountant to find out what expenses will be deductible).

3 weeks:

• Obtain and mail change-of-address cards to the post office,
  .subscriptions, credit card companies and important contacts.

2 weeks:

• Arrange for final utility reading at your former residence the day
  after your move and have utilities and phone turned on at your
  new home the day before you move in.
• Close or transfer bank accounts.
• Terminate newspaper delivery service.
• Arrange for transfer of vehicle licenses and driver’s licenses.
• Have an extra supply of prescription medications for the next
  four weeks.
• We will schedule a final walk-through of the property to make sure
  everything is in order.

Week of you move:

• Keep valuable financial records and personal papers with you;
  .do not pack them with the rest of your household goods.
• On closing day, the home purchase documents record and the
  home is yours.
• Move in!

After you move in:

• Consider plans for landscaping design, installation and maintenance.
• Review home security requirements and systems.
• New home furnishings, appliances and interior decorating will help
  make the house your home.

Enjoy your new home!