Now that the home is officially yours, the fun part begins. Do you need to hire a moving company, painter, plumber, or any other professional? I an recommend a number of experienced and reliable contractors in the area to make sure life in your new home is off to a great start.
Don't forget these steps so you are prepared for your move.
We have the key to get you moving. Here are some helpful tips so you don't miss a step.
Plus, if you're new to town, be sure to:
- Provide the post office with your forwarding address two to four weeks ahead of the move.
- Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of your change of address.
- Change your address to your subscription services. You don't want your packages to be delivered to your previous address.
- Create a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified about your move.
- Notify the newspaper of change the address so it will arrive at your new home.
- Check insurance coverage for the items you're moving. Usually movers only cover what they pack.
- Clean out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable.
- Note the weight of the goods you'll have moved, since long-distance moves are usually billed according to weight. Watch for movers that use excessive padding to add weight
- Check with your condo or co-op about any restrictions on using the elevator or particular exits for moving.
- Have a "first open" box with the things you'll need most, such as toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste.
- Leave Team Schuster a review.
Plus, if you're new to town, be sure to:
- Get copies of medical and dental records and prescriptions for your family and your pets.
- Get copies of children's school records for transfer.
- Ask friends for introductions to anyone they know in your new neighborhood.
- Consider special car needs for pets when traveling.
- Let a friend or relative know your route.
- Empty your safety deposit box.
