Set up utilities: water, electric, gas, internet

Complete deep cleaning of the home

Hire locksmith to change locks and keys

Measure windows and order curtains and blinds

Easiest to also complete any paint jobs or flooring treatment at this stage

Hire a moving company/buy boxes and moving supplies

Buy trash and recycling cans if your town does not provide one

Set up USPS mail forwarding

Change address on your financial accounts 

Notify Registry of Motor Vehicles (or Department of Motor Vehicles) of move and change car registration details

Update any pet registrations

Separately pack items that you need immediately within 24 hours