It doesn't matter if you have moved once or several times, it is never
an easy task. There is a lot of emotion associated with selling a home.
So on to a new adventure. The following are some tips you may find helpful.
It's always a good idea to leave several large, pre-addressed, stamped envelopes with the new owners for mail that is still delivered to your previous address.
Remember to:
Clean and remove everything that is not built in or attached, unless otherwise excluded from the contract.
Cancel subscriptions that would not be forwarded.
Arrange for new checks for your bank account if needed.
Close accounts for all utilities and services at your old address
as of date of closing.
Be sure the new owner has assumed responsibility of utilities as of
closing date so there is no lapse or turning off of service.
Arrange for utilities: Water, electricity, gas, cable, internet, and
telephone service at your new location.
Empty freezer and refrigerator.
Defrost and clean refrigerator and freezer.
Check insurance coverage and labor costs; confirm moving day, and payment costs and method with your mover.
Transfer your child's school records if changing schools.
Packing Guidelines:
Once you are reasonably sure you will be proceeding with the sale,
begin weeding out your possessions.
Pack one room at a time, and be sure to label all boxes.
Keep the weight of your boxes reasonable.
Start packing and marking every box according to its contents and
the room it will go in.
If bubble wrap is not available, use towels and blankets to wrap fragile
items.
If possible, pack audio-video and computer equipment in their original
boxes.
On Moving Day:
Plan for needs of children and pets during the move
Plan for sufficient cash/travelers checks during the move.
Do not pack valuables, carry them with you or move them ahead of time if possible.
Be sure to leave all of the following for new tenant or homeowner:
1. Keys, padlock combinations, garage door openers, remote switches.
2. Codes to security system.
3. Owner's manuals for all appliances.
