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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

bruce@brucewebb.com

www.brucewebb.com

(734) 392-6021

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