Greentree Real Estate

Before You Leave

• Post Office: Give forwarding address, find out the date that forwarding expires.
• Address Change Notification or Termination of services
  • Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.
  • Charge Accounts, Credit Cards.
  • Friends and Relatives.
  • Utilities and other services - Gas, electric, water, telephone, cable or satellite, fuel, garbage, laundry, newspaper
  • Insurance: Notify appropriate company of new location for coverage: Life, Health, Fire and Auto
• Get refunds on any security deposits made to businesses in the area. Cancel memberships at video rentals, etc.
• Banking
• Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city.
• Arrange credit references.
• Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays.
• Obtain birth records, medical records, medical, dental, & prescription histories
• Pets: Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags. Transfer pet records.

And Don't Forget To:

• Plan the use of foods, so you are not moving it with you.
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place a box of baking soda inside to dispel odors.
• Have appliances serviced for moving.
• Remember arrangements for TV and cable.
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped.
• Pick-up items sent out for repair, or dry cleaning.
• Check with your Moving Company regarding: insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
• Plan for special care needs of infants or pets and plants.

On Moving Day

• Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses, quick available refunds and emergencies
• Carry jewelry and important documents yourself; or use registered mail.
• Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions, if unhappy.
• Let a close friend or relative know your schedule and route you will travel including overnight stops; use them as message headquarters.
• Double check closets, drawers, and shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave all old keys needed by new owner with RealtorŪ.

At Your New Address

• Obtain certified check or cashiers check necessary for closing Real Estate Transactions.
• Check on utilities and services: telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage.
• Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and furnace.
• Have appliances checked.
• Ask Mail Carrier for mail he or she may be holding for your arrival, and give the postal service your new residence information.
• Visit local DMV for driver's license and registration changes.
• Some states require you to register your car within five days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
• Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
• Visit city offices and register for voting.
• Register family in your new place of worship.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.

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