Moving Tips for Home Sellers

1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move.

2. Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address.

3. Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the move.

4. Arrange to have utilities disconnected at your old home and connected at your new one.

5. Cancel the newspaper.

6. Check insurance coverage for moved items. Usually movers only cover what they pack.

7. Clean out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable.

8. Note the weight of the goods you'll have moved, since long-distance moves are usually billed according to weight. Watch for movers that use excessive padding to add weight.

9. Check with your condo or co-op about restrictions on using the elevator or particular exits.

10. Have a "first open" box with the things you'll need most-toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste.

Plus, if you're moving out of town:

1. Get copies of medical and dental records and prescriptions for your family and your pets.

2. Get copies of children's school records for transfer.

3. Ask friends for introductions to anyone they know in your new neighborhood.

4. Consider special car needs for pets when traveling.

5. Let a friend or relative know your route.

6. Carry traveler's checks or an ATM card for ready cash until you can open a bank account.

7. Empty your safety deposit box.

8. Put plants in boxes with holes for air circulation if you're moving in cold weather.

6 Items to Have on Hand for the New Owners

1. Owner's manuals for items left in the house.

2. Warranties for any items left in the house.

3. A list of local service providers-the best dry cleaner, yard service, etc.

4. Garage door opener.

5. Extra sets of house keys.

6. Code to burglar alarm and phone number of monitoring service if not discontinued.

If you would like more information like this or have any question about selling or buy a home contact Dan Kingsley 507-990-1721, The Real Estate Ranger.

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2 Comments on Moving Tips for Home Sellers

MAR
07
2011

Great list Dan...I will bet your sellers like getting a copy of what to do....it always looks like their are so many things to do but if you have a list and check them off as you go everything seems to fall into place.

10:13am • #1
DEC
20
2011

Especially like the list of items for the new owners to have on hand!  Excellent post!

7:27pm • #2


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