Arrange a van company
Arrange renting or buying moving supplies
Transfer of your children's school records
Transfer of your medical, dental, and veterinarian records
Home inspection and settlement for you new home
Cancel and order utilities, newspapers, and trash removal services in your current and new locations
Change of address and other notifications
Car registrations, insurance policy cancellations and new policies
Tag your items when packing

Your home moving options

Full-service moving companies
Self-service moving companies
Automobile movers
Piano movers
Office movers
Arts and antique movers
Truck rental and storage companies

Protect your rights in home moving

Get the estimate (binding or non-binding) in writing. Remember: "order for service" is not a contract. "Bill of lading" is a contract. Truck driver must give you the bill of lading before loading. You also need to sign it.

Non-binding estimates. 110 percent rule: if the final expenses exceed 100 percent of the estimate, mover is required to deliver the household goods and collect the additional 10 percent in 30 days.

Home moving insurance

Basic limited liability insurance coverage is required by law.

Additional moving insurance coverage for "replacement value" covers more.

Full value coverage is for full value replacement and repair without deducting any depreciation.

For tips on home moving check Monster.moving.com that has good information on moving.