The
key to a smooth move is planning. The sooner
you get started, the easier your move will be!
Don't forget your ALL Vegas Valley Realty
Agent is here to help you every step of the
way.
Plan
Ahead
Inventory
your possessions.
Discard
items that you will not be moving.
Plan
your travel itinerary. Make transportation
and lodging reservations in advance.
Obtain
estimates from professional movers.
Collect
boxes and packing materials.
Address
Change to Post Office; Insurance
Companies: Auto, Health, Home and Life;
Charge Accounts and Credit Cards;
Subscriptions; Friends and Family; and
Employers - especially to assure receipt
of W-2 forms.
Arrange
insurance coverage on the new home prior
to moving.
Contact
and arrange for gas, electric, water and
telephone service at new home.
Schedule
termination of existing utilities and
newspaper delivery.
Pay
existing bills, cancel local charge
accounts and club memberships.
Return
library books.
Schools.
- Obtain copies of schools records and
transcripts.
Medical
and Dental - Obtain copies of records and
prescription histories.
Ask for referrals.
Pets
- Obtain copies of records and
immunization records. Arrange for pet
transport.
Banking
& Financial Institutions - Don't
forget to remove items and close safety
deposit box.
Clean
and prepare existing property for exit.
Keep
track of your moving expenses, some may be
tax deductible!
Note:
The busiest moving season is the summer.
Most people move on the first and last
days of the month.
On
Moving Day
Remember
to pack a telephone directory for future
reference.
Be
sure to carry important documents (birth
certificates, deeds, records, social
security cards, driver's license and
passports) with you.
Leave
a copy of your travel itinerary with a
friend, relative or your Agent.
Double
check closets, shelves and drawers to make
sure nothing is left behind.
Don't
forget to leave house and mailbox keys and
garage door remotes.
Take
a plenty of water.
Welcome
to Your New Home!
Check
that your utility services are activated.
Change
every access lock, alarm codes and mailbox
lock.
Register
your vehicles, get a new driver's license
or update the new address and register to
vote.
