Four weeks before you move:
- Contact a reputable moving company. Make sure all agreements are in writing.
- Transfer school records.
- Arrange to transfer medical, dental and other important records.
- Prepare to transfer your auto insurance.
- Hold a garage sale to get rid of unneeded items and arrange for the storage of excess items.
- Keep track of moving-related expenses. Your accountant can determine which expenses are tax deductible.
Three weeks before you move:
- Obtain and mail change-of-address cards to the post office, subscriptions, credit card companies and important contacts
Two weeks before you move:
- Arrange for a final utility reading to be completed at your former residence the day after you move.
- Be sure to have utilities and telephone service turned on or transferred into your name at your new residence the day of settlement.
- Close or transfer bank accounts.
- Terminate newspaper deliver service.
- Arrange for the transfer of vehicle registration and driver?s licenses.
- Have an extra supply of prescription medications for the next four weeks.
- Your real estate agent will schedule a final walk-through of the property to make sure everything is in order.
The week of your move:
- Keep valuable financial records and personal papers with you rather then packing them.
- Get certified funds for closing.
- On closing day, the home purchase documents are signed and the home is yours.
- Start moving into your new home!
