The
key to a smooth move is planning. The sooner
you get started, the easier your move will be!
Don't forget your RE/MAX Benchmark Realty
Agent is here to help you every step of the
way.
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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.
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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 RE/MAX 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.
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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.
- Complete
the RE/MAX Quality Service survey.
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