MOVING SUGGESTIONS

This page has a goal: to help calm last minute anxieties.

 

In Advance

• Send notifications of address changes so your lives continue to run smoothly:
• The Post Office will need a forwarding address.
• Charge accounts and credit cards need to be changed.
• Subscription companies prefer several weeks of lead time.
• Friends and relatives would like your new address.
• Transfer bank funds and establish new checking accounts.
• Auto, theft, liability, health, homeowner’s Insurance Policies have to have the new address.
• Arrangements should be made with the Utility Companies for the new home: electricity, water, gas, telephone, cable. Close previous accounts and get deposit refunds.
• Notify home delivery people: paper boy, dry cleaner, and other services.
• Get copies of records: school, medical, xrays, dental, eyeglasses for the family and medical records for your pets.
• Clean rugs before wrapping them to move.
• Ask your movers about insurance coverage, shipping papers, methods and time of arrival and payment.
• Defrost refrigerator and freezer.
• Plan for special needs of infants, pets, the infirm.

 

The Big Day

• Empty home safes and hiding places.
• Double check closets, drawers and shelves.
• Carry jewelry, documents and money or travelers checks.
• Leave all keys for the new owners with your Realtor or attorney.
• Request someone close to be your liason on the move and to accept messages.

 

 

Audrey & Jill Singer Wishes You a Happy, Safe Move and Joy in Your New Abode.