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Real Estate Resources: Moving Checklist
for Home Buyers
& Sellers |
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Give forwarding address:
Post office (visit website),
Credit Cards, Subscriptions (Newspapers, Magazines,
Movie Delivery service, etc.), Bank, Employer/Industry
Contacts, Friends and Relatives |
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Bank: Transfer Funds, Arrange
credit references |
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Insurance: Notify of new location
for coverage: Life, Auto, Health, Fire & Auto |
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Automobile: DMV, AAA, FasTrak |
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Cancel Utilities: Gas, light,
water, telephone, fuel, garbage, cable/satellite;Get
refunds on any deposits made |
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Medical & Dental: Ask
Doctor and Dentist for referrals; Transfer needed
prescriptions: eyeglasses, etc.; Obtain records:
medical, birth, etc. |
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Pets: Ask about regulations
for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc. |
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Moving Company: Make appointment |
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Make appointments at new address:
Phone company (DSL activation can take 12-14 days
after activating land line); Make appointment
for cable/satellite, Make appointment for window
coverings |
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And don't forget to : Empty
freezer; plan use of foods; Defrost freezer and
clean refrigerator. Place charcoal inside to dispel
odors; Have appliances serviced for moving; Clean
rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped;
Plan for special needs of infants and/or pets |
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Carry enough cash
or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services
and expenses until you make banking connections
in your new city |
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Carry jewelry
and documents yourself; or use registered mail |
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Plan for transporting
pets |
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Provide a friend
or relative with your itinerary; use as message
headquarters |
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Double check closets,
drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty |
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Leave all old
keys needed by new owner with Realtor® or
neighbor |
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Check on service
of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage
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Check pilot light
on all relevant equipment, such as stove, hot
water heater and furnace |
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Ask Mail Carrier
for mail being held for you, if any |
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Apply for state
driver's license |
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Have new address
recorded on driver's license |
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Visit city offices
and update voting information |
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Register car in
a timely manner to avoid any penalties |
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Register children
in school |
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Arrange for medical
services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.
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