Health & Fitness
25 Things A Seller Needs To Make A Part Of Their Moving Checklist
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Send change of address to:
-Post Office: give forward address
-Charge accounts, credit cards
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-Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks
-Friends and relatives
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-Bank: transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
-Insurance: life, health, fire and auto
-Automobile: transfer of car title registration, driver's license, city windshield sticker, motor club membership
-Utility companies (gas, light, water, telephone, fuel): arrange for refunds of any deposits and service in new town
-Cancel/change newspaper delivery
-School records: ask for copies or transfer of children's records
-Health: medical, dental, prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals, transfer needed prescriptions, x-rays
-Church, clubs, civic organizations: transfer memberships, get letters of introduction
-Pets: ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc..
And don't forget to:
-Empty freezer: plan use of foods
-Defrost freezer/refrigerator: place charcoal to dispel odors
-Have appliances serviced for moving
-Remember arrangements for TV and antenna
-Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them wrapped or packed
-Check insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment
-Plan for special care needs of infants and children
And on moving day:
-Carry currency, jewelry, documents yourself or use registered mail
-Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy
-Carry traveler's checks for quick, available funds
-Let close friend or relative know your route and schedule, including overnight stops; use him/her as a message headquarters
-Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with the real estate agent
Bruce Webb, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker Preferred
(734) 392-6021