Moving Hints

Prior to Leaving:

ADDRESS CHANGE

• Give the forwarding address to post office
• Charge accounts, credit cards
• Subscriptions
• Notify relatives and friends
  INSURANCE
• Notify your company of new address – life, auto, health, fire
• Maintain homeowners insurance policy until one day after closing
  BANK
• Arrange for banking in your new city; transfer accounts if necessary
  UTILITY COMPANIES
• Obtain any refunds or deposits
• Arrange for disconnections or transfers for day of closing
  MEDICAL DENTAL, PRESCRIPTIONS
• Ask for referrals and transfer prescriptions
• Obtain medical records from health care professionals
  SCHOOLS
• Arrange for copies of school records
  THINGS TO REMEMBER
• Empty and clean freezer and refrigerator
• Empty and clean oven/microwave
• Double check your moving plans including packing dates, move dates and delivery dates.
  

Moving Day:

• Clearly mark boxes you'll need immediately
• Transport jewelry, documents and other valuables yourself or use registered mail
• Re-check attics, closets, drawers, etc. to make sure they're empty
• Leave keys, garage door openers, appliance manuals and other important home documentation for new owners
  AT YOUR NEW HOME
• Check on service of telephone, HVAC, etc.
• Have new address recorded on driver's license
• Register car(s) within 30 days to avoid penalties
• Apply for a new driver's license
• Arrange for medical services
• Register children in school
  CLOSING DAY
• Your proceeds may not be available until the day following closing
• Bring to closing: driver’s license, house keys