Welcome to the Allstate moving center

Looking for your new home

House hunting is an exciting time, but it isn't always easy. Our resources can help you choose the home that's right for you, and what to look for when viewing a home to planning your moving day.

Your ultimate guide for a successful move

Stay organized with these useful tips, checklists, and labels.

House hunting tips: Things to look at before you buy

Checking out homes is fun and exciting. Here are some things that you should be on the lookout for before you make an offer.

Key questions to ask during the homebuying process

Here are five common moving mistakes people make and how you can avoid them.

Know the risks to a home before you buy

Using information about local home insurance claims, current weather conditions and public records, the GoodHome tool helps identify potential risks to homes you may be interested in.

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Do your homework before renting a house.

Consider things like size, utilities and privacy and evaluate the pros and cons of renting instead of buying.

• Rent vs. own calculator
  Crunch the numbers to help determine if you're better off renting or buying.

Know what to look for when renting an apartment.

Read these seven considerations to make during your apartment search, plus information about security, pets and final walkthroughs.

Get the right protection.

Compare and select insurance.

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Purge before packing.

Pare down your belongings by donating to charity, planning a yard sale, or selling items online.

• Schedule a donation pickup.
  Call a local nonprofit to see if they offer this service.

Create a budget.

Estimate the cost of your move …and be sure to budget for up-front moving costs.

Start packing now.

Begin boxing up items you rarely use and organize them with these printable labels.

Reserve your equipment and movers.

Schedule them now but beware of moving scams — know the red flags.

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Transfer services.

Call your utility, Internet and cable companies to make sure you'll have service in your new home.

• Ask about discounts.
  See if the company will cut you a deal for keeping your service in your new home.

Notify companies of your change of address.

Make sure all your mail gets to the right place — use our checklist as a guide.

Cancel regular deliveries.

Switch newspaper, magazine and catalog subscriptions to your new address.

• Don't forget online orders.
  Change your mailing address on your online accounts.

Start putting items in storage.

Pack away items you won't need at the new house in the storage unit that's right for you.

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Confirm your reservations.

Make sure your truck rental and movers will be available as scheduled.

• Have your payment on hand.
  See if the company will cut you a deal for keeping your service in your new home.

Pack a box with essential items.

Put items like shampoo, a change of clothes, toiletries and clean sheets in a "first night" box so you don't have to dig through multiple boxes before you go to bed on moving day.

• Make sure favorite toys are within reach.
  Help keep your little one entertained until your new house is in order.

Make any final repairs.

Do a final walkthrough of your old house and make sure everything is in working condition.

Continue boxing up everything.

Pack up the rest of the items in your house, one room at a time.

• Set aside extra time for fragile things.
  Consider wrapping them in towels or bedding (you'll have to pack those items anyway!) to help protect them.

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Do laundry.

Get a fresh start in your new home with clothes ready to hang in the closet.

Clean your old home.

Wipe down the windows, sweep the floor and vacuum the carpet.

• Reference your old lease.
  Make sure you complete all final requirements if you've been renting.

Check the weather forecast.

If rain is predicted, ask the movers to use tarps to help protect your stuff.

Take care of kids and pets.

Get a babysitter for little ones and consider these tips for moving with pets.

Do one final check.

Go back over the other items in this checklist and make sure you aren't forgetting anything.

• Keep a moving journal.
  Look back through your own checklist of to-do items.

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