Moving Checklist For Buyers

Send change of address to: Post Office: give forwarding address Charge accounts, credit cards Subscriptions: notice requires several weeks Friends and relatives Bank: transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city Insurance: life, health, fire and auto Automobile: transfer of car title registration, driver's license, city windshield sticker, motor club membership Utility companies (gas, light, water, telephone, fuel): arrange for refunds of any deposits and service in new town) School records: ask for copies or transfer of children's records Health: medical, dental, prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals, transfer needed prescriptions, x-rays Church, clubs, civic organizations: transfer memberships, get letters of introduction Pets: ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc... And don't forget to: Empty freezer plan use of foods Defrost freezer/refrigerator: place charcoal to dispel odors Have appliances serviced for moving Remember arrangements for TV and antenna Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them wrapped or packed Check insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment Plan for special care needs of infants and children And on moving day: Carry currency, jewelry, documents yourself or use registered mail Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy Carry traveler's cheques for quick, available funds Let close friend or relative know your route and schedule, including overnight stops; use him/her as a message headquarters Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with the real estate agent Bruce Webb, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker Preferred bruce@brucewebb.com www.brucewebb.com (734) 392-6021