• Plan to spend the entire day at the house.
• Don't leave until the movers have gone.
• Carry jewellery and valuable documents yourself, or use registered mail.
• Stay with the moving crew to oversee the inventory
• Tell packers and/or drivers about fragile or precious items
• Do a final tour of the entire house -double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty
• Double check with the driver to make certain the moving company records show the correct delivery address and date of delivery.
• Give driver phone numbers eg: a neighbour, your mobile number, and a phone number in your new community to contact you in case of a problem.
• Get complete routing information the driver and phone numbers where you can call the driver or company while en route.
• Lock all doors and windows. Advise your real estate agent and neighbours that the house is empty.
• Leave all keys with the new owner, real estate agent or neighbour
• Let close friends and relatives know your route, including overnight stops.

After You Arrive

• Check on service of electricity, phone gas etc. at new address
• Check hot water service is working
• Obtain phone numbers for emergencies, such as fire, police, ambulance and nearest hospital
• Have new address recorded on driver's license or obtain a new one
• Register your car after arrival if in a new state, to avoid penalty
• Register children in school
• Register to vote