Below is a list of tips to relocating to Portland:

If you are relocating then you will be going through a major life change. That can be both exciting and scary. Here are some helpful relocating tips for you to know when the time is right for your move. 

Moving Tips to Help During Your Move

Plan ahead and be prepared and you'll eliminate much stress.

Moving is a major life change which inevitably creates stress. During high periods of stress people can tend to procrastinate and not accomplished tasks in a timely manner.

Get rid of as many things as you can.

Many of us keep junk or things we have not used in years and have them packed away. One thing that we can accomplish immediately is going through all of our stuff and getting rid of what we don't need. Moving unwanted clothing and unused furniture from one place of residence to another is a great waste of time and effort. Eliminate what you don't need and donate them to a charity, Goodwill or some other organization that takes household items, or have a garage sale or sell them on Craig's List. It is amazing how much lighter you will feel with less things.

Since moving is hectic, be aware of the exact location of all your important items. Important documents, or item you keep in a safe, should be hand carried and not put in a box for the movers. Some of those items might include: Address Books, Birth Certificates, Checks, Credit Cards, Irreplaceable Memorabilia, Insurance Policies, Marriage Records, Medical and Dental Records, Military Records, Passports, Photos and Photo Albums, Resumes, School Records, Stock Certificates, Tax Returns, Telephone Numbers, Valuables, Vehicle Documents, and Wills.

Be Prepared for Your New Location.

There are things that can be done in advance of moving. Things like opening up new bank accounts and safe deposit boxes and contacting the new utility companies and arranging for new service installation. Utility service can include: cable television, phones, internet, gas, electric, oil, water and sewer. Think about arranging for new medical providers before you leave town or if you are moving to a new state, contact the DMV and get forms necessary to re-register your vehicles. Find out if your car insurance, homeowner's insurance, and all other personal lines of insurance can be transferred. If not, find an Insurance broker in your new area and discuss your needs and requirements for new policies. Get the post office's moving kit. Prepare change of address forms for all of your correspondents which will include credit card companies, other credit accounts, banks, insurance companies, current utility companies for final statements, magazines and other subscriptions, family, friends, and any other persons or businesses that you correspond with on a regular basis

Be Organized On Moving Day

As the big day approaches and when the moving actually begins, be organized with phone numbers written clearly and legibly for both your old and new contacts. These will include: Bankers, Doctors, Emergency contacts, Family members, Friends, Landlords or Real Estate Brokers, Mortgage Lenders, Movers, Pharmacies, Schools, Storage Facilities, and Utilities. If you are well organized on moving day you can rest assured that your move will go much smoother than if you were not organized with all the proper contact information. If you can move with the expectation of having little downtime and kick starting your life as soon as you arrive then you are doing well. If your mail arrives, your utilities are turned on and your cable installations are prepared for the day you arrive or the day after then you will feel less stress.