Moving
Tips for Sellers |
| 1. Give your
forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks
ahead of the move. |
| 2. Notify your
credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change
of address. |
| 3. Develop
a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to
be notified of the move. |
| 4. Arrange
to have utilities disconnected at your old home and connected at
your new one. |
| 5. Cancel the
newspaper. |
| 6. Check insurance
coverage for moved items. Usually movers only cover what they pack.
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| 7. Clean out
appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable. |
| 8. 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. |
| 9. Check with
your condo or co-op about restrictions on using the elevator or
particular exits. |
| 10. Have a
“first open” box with the things you’ll need most—toilet
paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils
and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste. |
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Plus,
if you’re moving out of town: |
| 1. Get copies
of medical and dental records and prescriptions for your family
and your pets. |
| 2. Get copies
of children’s school records for transfer. |
| 3. Ask friends
for introductions to anyone they know in your new neighborhood.
4. Consider special car needs for pets when traveling. |
| 5. Let a friend
or relative know your route. |
| 6. Carry traveler’s
checks or an ATM card for ready cash until you can open a bank account.
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| 7. Empty your
safety deposit box. |
| 8. Put plants
in boxes with holes for air circulation if you’re moving in
cold weather. |
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