About Ethan Greenfield

Ethan is a relocation professional and an ex-moving coordinator. He has experience in handling relocations from start to finish with the consumer in mind.
Now, Ethan is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with as many people as possible in order to help them have a better moving experience.
Ethan Greenfield's work has been featured in established industry organizations like Move for Hunger (Non profit organization) and The American Moving and Storage Association.
His work has also been featured in mainstream medias like Zillow, BuzzFeed and others.

You can contact Ethan directly at [email protected]

Ethan Greenfield's posts:

What do I need on moving day?

December 17, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

What do you need most on moving day? Great organizational skills? Flexibility? Presence of mind? Sense of humor? All these things are of paramount importance for the successful outcome of your moving adventure, but by themselves, they are not enough to ensure a safe and efficient relocation process. Along with the right attitude, you will

How to compare moving companies?

December 14, 2015February 13, 2017 Ethan Greenfield

Whenever you find yourself in need of a reputable and affordable moving company to help you organize and execute your fast approaching residential move, you may not necessarily view the process of finding your relocation partner as shopping. However, if you really think about it, you’re expected and recommended to do just that – shop

How do relocation packages work?

December 10, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Every single year millions of people in the United States relocate for work – companies hire new employees from out of the area, current employees are sent on long-term assignments in distant cities, staff members are transferred to branch offices across the country, etc. The prospect of moving for a new position, however, is rather

Is moving back in with my parents a good idea?

December 7, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Is moving back in with my parents a good idea? Yes, it can be, as long as you and your parents feel comfortable with the move. More often than not, moving back in with parents feels like an involuntary step back – a temporary halt in a grown-up child’s independent gallop through the hardships of life.

How to save money after moving out?

December 4, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

It’s hardly a surprise that most home movers are very interested in learning how to save money when moving across country. After all, the process of moving house is notorious for being too expensive as it is, so any good advice on how to lower the relocation costs is always more than welcome. Of course,

How moving affects children?

December 2, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Moving house affects children's development and behavior.

Obviously, moving house is a life-changing event. Your entire world will take different dimensions as you find yourself in different surroundings surrounded by different people with a different lifestyle and different points of view. Whether you like it or not, this completely new environment will affect you in many ways, changing you forever. It’s no

Which are the golden rules of packing for a move?

November 30, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Before you can start packing for a move, you need to have a few vital questions answered in order to complete the packing process quickly, safely and on time. It is no secret that a score of various moving related tasks accompany each case of a residential move, but the sheer mention of the word

What necessities to have when moving out?

November 27, 2015November 27, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Necessities when moving out for the first time

If you’re already in the middle of getting ready to move out, it’s very likely that one of the issues that will start bothering you sooner or later concerns the necessities when moving out for the first time – what to take with you at all costs and what to consider leaving behind. This is

What is full service moving?

November 25, 2015October 9, 2018 Ethan Greenfield

Whether you have always believed in magic or utterly denied it, you may wish to master a magic trick or two when moving house. Surely, a powerful magic spell would be of much use when you need to relocate an entire household across the country. Practicing relocation magic, however, may be a bit of a

How to pack a bedroom for moving?

November 23, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

If you’re moving soon to another home, then you’re probably thinking about how to best organize your move from start to finish in terms of packing and protecting your household items. Besides using great packing advice to get 100% ready for your Moving day, you should be well familiar with what room to pack first

When is the best time to move house?

November 20, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

So, it’s a fact – a house move will shortly be upon you. For one reason or another /see below/, very soon you will need to initiate the required preparations that prelude what is often considered to be one of life’s most stressful events. Of course, one of your first priorities during the preparation period

How to prepare for moving abroad?

November 18, 2015October 4, 2016 Ethan Greenfield

Whether you have found your true love halfway around the world, or some really promising job opportunities in a foreign country, a perfect retirement destination overseas, or an educational facility that offers great possibilities in your chosen area of studies, moving abroad is a huge step in your life that requires lots of careful planning

How to pack glasses for moving?

November 16, 2015April 12, 2019 Ethan Greenfield

If you’ve already started the packing marathon as a result of an impending house move, then sooner or later you’ll move the packing action into your kitchen. Now, packing up a kitchen is very different from let’s say, packing your bedroom all because of the overwhelming number of kitchenware skillfully hidden in endless cupboards, drawers

What are the hidden costs of moving house?

November 13, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Which statement about moving to another home have you heard more often: Moving is stressful or Moving is expensive? And do you think one is truer than the other? Interestingly enough, your answer can’t possibly be wrong simply because residential moves are notorious for being stressful AND expensive at the same time. But add a

Should I move to a warmer climate?

November 11, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Everyone who has ever lived in an area with four distinct seasons knows that each of them has its own unique variety of wonders, benefits, and charms to offer. From stunning natural beauty through season-specific fun activities to once-in-a-year events, there are a number of valid reasons to enjoy both the cold and the warm

How to prepare to move out of state?

November 9, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Moving to another state of the country requires careful preparation and meticulous planning so that your out of state move can be crowned with the type of success you would love to achieve. If you want things to go smoothly from start to end, you can’t just plan out the entire move randomly and act

What are the benefits of hiring reputable state to state movers?

November 6, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

Probably the very first question that starts to bother home movers early in their moving preparations is which relocation approach will prove to be the best one for them in terms of saved money, time, and energy. In reality, that question feels more like a dilemma – should they attempt to move on their own

How to move with portable moving containers?

November 4, 2015January 6, 2020 Ethan Greenfield

One of the very first and most important decisions to make when planning a residential move is to choose an appropriate method of moving your household across the country. Solving the ultimate dilemma “hiring professional movers vs. self-moving” may prove to be quite a challenge as both options have considerable advantages and disadvantages in terms

How to move with a teenager?

October 29, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

No matter what the particular issue is, dealing with teenagers is always a challenge. Angry retorts, slammed doors, vows of silence, and even threats to move out are common reactions among teens whenever things don’t go according to their plans or wishes, as well as every time you raise a sensitive topic or try lecturing

What packing materials for moving do I already own?

October 26, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

It’s easy to figure out that the process of packing up your home for a move cannot be completed without necessary packing materials. You probably know from personal experience how important packing supplies for moving are while you’re desperately trying to sort out and protect your prized household possessions on the road to your new

How to unload a moving truck?

October 23, 2015 Ethan Greenfield

The majority of DIY home movers are really interested in knowing how to properly load their rented moving vehicles so that the entire storage space is utilized in the best possible way. The main concern for families who have decided to move on their own still remains the danger of choosing a moving truck with