--- title: How To Move Into Your New Home Without Going Crazy description: Learn how to successfully move into your new home without all of the typical stress. image: https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/hubfs/moving-new-house-blog.jpg --- [![Brunswick Crossing](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/hubfs/Logos/brunswick-crossing-transparent.png)](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/) ** - [Builders](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/builders) - [Homes](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/homes) - [Community](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/community) - [Blog](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/contact-us) ![Brunswick Crossing Blog](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/hubfs/Resized%20Images%202023/blog-hero.jpg) # How To Move Into Your New Home Without Going Crazy ![](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/hubfs/moving-new-house-blog.jpg) Everyone knows that moving into a new home is a huge life step, but does anyone really tell you how to move into a new home? Well, here’s a simplified month-by-month guide from Ryan Homes at Brunswick Crossing: **3 months prior to move-in day is all about organizing the paperwork, transferring records, and conducting research of the moving company, new schools and professional offices, and more**: - Gather a binder for important documents, including insurance paperwork, moving estimates, receipts, alarm codes, and the [IRS change-of-address form](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8822.pdf) - Create an inventory of everything in your home - Consider purchasing a storage unit for excess items - Get [your child](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/making-your-kids-comfortable-after-a-move)’s paperwork in order by transferring their school records and editing emergency contact information - [Research the new school](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/bid/360413/Brunswick-Crossing-s-Guide-to-Moving-with-a-Family-New-Schools) district before the registration period - Get your pet’s paperwork in order by asking for a copy of any important veterinary and adoption documents - Ask for a transfer of all medical and dental records to be sent to the new healthcare provider, or obtain copies - Go to the local post office or online to [usps.gov](http://www.usps.gov) to fill out a change-of-address form - Transfer any memberships or subscriptions to the new address - Check with [the local Department of Motor Vehicles](http://www.mva.maryland.gov/) (DMV) about obtaining a new license and registration if you’re moving to a different state - Order supplies like Bubble Wrap, cardboard boxes, packing tape, and permanent markers - Take measurements of your new home’s doorframes and rooms to see which pieces of furniture will fit - Research local moving companies, or call friends and family to discuss their availability for your moving day **2 months prior to move-in day is all about making progress with your plans. It’s time to take action in packing up the old house and arranging for safe travel: **  - Get an on-site estimate in writing, and validate the [U.S. Department of Transportation](https://www.transportation.gov/) (USDOT) number if you’re moving to a different state - Consider planting indoor foliage to avoid messy travel - Clean your old home from top to bottom to avoid packing toxic cleaning supplies - Drain fuel and discard propane tanks from lawn mowers and grills, respectively - Begin using up perishable and frozen foods - Organize and pack up your home room-by-room, starting with the things that you use most infrequently - Decide what you’d like to keep and give away, and note any valuable or breakable items that need an appraisal for additional insurance - Label the boxes as you go - Tag your new home with Post-It Notes for furniture placement **1 month prior to move-in day is all about finalizing important dates and documents with companies before you move: ** - Confirm your moving date, costs, and contact information with your chosen moving company - Confirm closing and move-in dates with your real estate agent - Make travel arrangements for your family and pets including any flight or hotel confirmations - Schedule a date to turn off and switch cable, [Internet](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/protecting-your-kids-social-media-safety-for-beginners), and utility service to your new address - Drop off unwanted items at a garage sale, non-profit, or with friends and family - Pack an essentials box and personal suitcases with items you’ll need right away - Stock up on any prescription medication - Alert the following businesses of your move: - Banks - Brokerage firms - Your employer, especially the human resources department - [Credit card](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/what-you-should-and-shouldnt-put-on-your-credit-card) company - Car, health, and travel insurance companies - Utility company - Police (if your old home will be uninhabited for awhile) - Cancel or redirect routine services like landscaping, newspaper delivery, babysitting, gym membership, and cleaning - Arrange for the day off of work on moving day **1 week prior to moving in should be focused on neatly tying up loose ends:** - Close or transfer bank accounts - Switch your prescription pick-up destination - Back-up all of your desktop files to a memory stick or hard drive - Load electronics in the car to avoid overheating in transfer - Empty, defrost, and clean your refrigerator and freezer - Arrange for the mover’s payment including tip So, there you have it. Brunswick Crossing has given you a step-by-step guide on how to move into a new home, from the very beginning of paperwork to the final week of packing. ### Subscribe to the Brunswick Crossing blog: --- Browse by topic - [Your Home](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/your-home) - [Community](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/community) - [Home Buying/Moving](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/home-buying-moving) - [Family](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/family) - [Lifestyle Tips](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/lifestyle-tips) - [Amenities](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/amenities) - [Holidays & Seasons](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/holidays-seasons) - [New Construction](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/new-construction) - [Entertainment](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/entertainment) - [Comfort](https://www.brunswickcrossing.com/blog/topic/comfort) © 2026 Brunswick Crossing, LLC. 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