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Chapter 22 Moving Part 1
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
Moving Checklist
You've done all the right things--educated yourself about buying a home, run around town looking at properties, agonized about whether or not to put an offer on a house or condo -- and finally you've found the home that is just perfect for you!
What do you get as a reward? You get to move! But moving was really the whole point to begin with, wasn't it? The act of moving is never fun, but, as we have put together a checklist to help make it as stress free as possible. Just print it out and post it somewhere handy for easy reference. Happy packing!
Before You Move...
- Obtain estimates from moving companies (several, if possible)
- Give away, sell or discard any unnecessary belongings
- Go to the post office to arrange for your mail to be rerouted
- Inform financial organizations, insurance companies, medical practitioners, credit card companies, employers etc of your move
- Send or give out "Moving Cards" to friends, relatives and business associates so they can update their mailing lists
- Obtain school records and transfer them to the new school
- Call your insurance with the date of transfer of coverage or initiation of your new coverage
- Send out all items for cleaning or in need of repair
Don't Forget To Return That Borrowed Mower!
- Return borrowed items such as library books or your neighbor's rake, and collect any items loaned out
- Dispose of flammable items that may be dangerous to move
- Arrange for utilities timely transfer of utilities and telephone at current home and new home (Do this about three weeks in advance if possible--the rules have changed!)
- Clean all drapes, rugs and floors
- Defrost and clean your refrigerator one day before the move; clean the stove, too.
- Organize any cleaning and repairs to be completed at your new home
- Obtain appraisals for any items of high value in case you need to make an insurance claim from the moving company. Pictures can be a great help (prefer digital or Polaroid)
- Discontinue contract laborers: cleaning services, pool maintenance, window cleaners,landscapers, lawn maintenance, and start up at new home
- Ensure that adequate insurance for all of your household goods is still in place while your goods are in transit or storage
Fred Miller, Realtor serving Katy, Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove, Richmond, Westpark Tollway, Fulshear. FredMiller9@gmailcom , www.RichmondKatyHomes.com, Office receptionist: 281/342-2288 Cell 281/924-2531
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