Moving Tips
Moving can be a harrowing experience, especially the first time you move. If this is the first time, we hope these tips will help make your move better and ensure you don't forget crucial documents or other things just when you need them most.
· Call for reading of gas, water and electric meters. Don't have them turned off. Your purchaser will be informed to change the account.
· Cancel telephone, newspaper deliveries, gardener and existing insurance, etc., at close.
· Have your refrigerator and other appliances serviced for the moving trip.
· Write or call the utility companies in the city to which you are moving. Ask them about necessary fees or deposits required for installation of services. Remit same, if required.
· Send your forwarding address to your local post office and send change of address cards to magazines, insurance companies, companies from whom you receive dividends and bills and to stores and friends, etc. Forms are supplied FREE by the post office.
· For your safety, do not let strangers into your home even if they seem like a prospective buyer. If any individual comes to the door requesting a viewing of your home without an appointment, give them your Realtor’s business card.
· Transfer your fire insurance on household goods or other insurance on personal property so that they will be covered at your new home and en-route.
· Notify your children's schools about your intended move. Get a letter of transcript of your child status in school.
· Obtain birth records, baptism records, medical records etc., along with eyeglass prescriptions prior to departure.
· Transfer your bank accounts
· If your automobile or other possessions are not fully paid, get permission to move them and notify your automobile insurance agent.
· Have your present bank arrange credit references for establishing new accounts in the city to which you are moving.
· Leave keys for your present property with you Realtor
Have a great move!
