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Relocation Checklist
One Month Prior to Moving
- Fill out change of address order form for post office.
- Fill out change of address forms for: utilities, banks, stock
brokers, credit card companies, car loan companies, insurance
companies, doctors, churches, IRS, mortgage companies, and friends
and relatives.
- Make arrangements with a moving company. Have them give you a
written estimate and check their references with the Better Business
bureau.
- Make travel arrangements with airlines, buses, car rental agencies
and hotels.
Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations.
- Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription
histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer
prescriptions.
- Set up a checking account in your new city.
- Take inventory of your belongings before they're packed, in the
event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take
pictures or video tape your belongings. Record serial numbers of
electronic equipment.
- Start discarding items you will not be taking. Arrange for a garage
sale or to have items picked up by charity groups.
Arrange for copies of your children’s school transcripts.
- Make arrangements for transporting pets.
- Start using up food items, so that there is less left to pack and
possibly spoil.
Two Weeks Prior to Moving
- Switch utility services to new address. Inform electric, disposal,
water, newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone and cable
companies of your move.
- If you have special medical needs make sure you contact the
referrals in your destination city to set up initial consultations
upon your arrival.
- Call your Realtor in your destination city and make arrangements to
collect keys upon your arrival.
- Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank.
Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic
payments that haven't been processed.
- Collect valuables from safe-deposit box. Make copies of any
important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new
address.
- Check with your insurance agent to ensure you'll be covered through
your homeowner's or renter's policy during the move.
- Have your beautician write out a list of the product she uses on you
r hair and any special cutting instructions.
- Place deodorizer inside refrigerators to control odors.
- Give a close friend or relative your travel route and schedule so
you may be reached if needed. Don’t forget your Realtor needs to
know where you are too!
Moving Day
- Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic and garage to be sure
they are empty.
- Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or use
registered mail.
- Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.
- Make sure all water faucets have been firmly closed.
- Make sure to have emergency numbers to reach the moving truck handy.
- Confirm with movers address for delivery and time and date of
expected arrival.
- Don’t forget the kids or the pets!!!
At Your New Home!
- Inventory all things delivered by the moving truck and make sure
what you get matches what you sent!
- Renew your driver's license, auto registration and tags.
- Have all locks changed on your new dwelling.
- Shop around for new insurance policies for car, health and home.
- Revise your will and other legal papers to reflect new property
acquired and avoid lengthy probate proceedings.
- Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire
stations near your home and post numbers in a handy place for
emergency reference.
- Unpack and enjoy your new neighborhood!!!
Remember — the busiest moving season is summer, and most people
typically move on the first and last days of the month!!!!
Article by Diann E. Tonnesen, Realtor®
Las Vegas Real Estate
Las Vegas Condos
Las Vegas Country Clubs
Henderson Nevada Real Estate
This article is copy write protected and may only be reprinted with
permission of the author. Any use of this article without express
written permission of the author will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent allowed by law.
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