Moving Tips /  Check List

Moving can be a busy time with many small yet important tasks to complete. You want to make sure all of your things arrive safely at your new home, the mail is forwarded, and the utilities are turned on. This checklist will help keep you organized as you prepare to move.

Before Moving
Change of Address Notices:  Post Office, Banks, Credit Cards and Other Monthly Bills. Insurance - new locations for home, fire and auto.  Subscriptions, Friends, Relatives.

Utility Companies:

Moving Day

Transportation: Prepare for small children and animals.What will they do while you are packing and unpacking?

Double Check: When the house is empty, but before the moving truck door closes, double check closets, attics, back yard, garage and any other storage location to make sure they are empty.

Important Items: Carry your jewelry and documents yourself or send them registered mail to your new home.

Money: You should carry just enough cash or travelers checks to cover your expenses until you reach your new home.

Keys:Leave old house keys with your real estate professional.

At Your New Home

Utilities: Check that your gas, water, electricity and telephone have been turned on.Also check the cable and your high speed internet.

Automobile: Have your drivers licensed changed to your new address.If you have moved to a new state have the car registered within 5 days to prevent penalties.

Remember to: Register children in new school. Locate your local stores, restaurants, movie theatres, etc….