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Jul 6, 2010 Moving Checklist
One Month Prior to Closing:
Send change of address information to -
Family
Friends
Financial Institutions
Doctors, Dentists
Credit Card Companies
Newspaper and Magazine providers
Previous Employers - For W-2 Forms
Preparing what to move -
Decide on what home furnishings you will be moving
Consider what to sell, donate or throw away
Using professional movers -
Get written estimates from several competitors
Ask if they pack everything and if there are items which they will not move
Consider getting appraisals for any high valued items
Doing it yourself moves -
You will need to reserve a rental truck
Assemble packing supplies
Start packing those items you won't be using every day
Mark boxes with the contents
Moving from a different town or state -
Obtain records from doctors, dentists, schools, attorneys and veterinarians
Close out or transfer current bank accounts and safe deposit boses
One Week Prior to Closing:
Utilities-
Make arrangements to disconnect you current utilities
Make arrangements to connect you new services
Miscellaneous -
Arrange to have your current home cleaned
Contact your insurance agent
Contact the newspaper delivery
Return books to the library
Consider having a sitter to watch your children during the move
Dispose of flammable items: gas, old paint cans, etc.
Confirm with Sullivan Rowell Homes your final walk-through date and time
Confirm with the closing agent the day and time of signing documents
Arrange for a cashier's check for your closing funds
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