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Moving and Switching Utilities Congratulations! Whether you´ve just purchased a home, are in the early planning stages of selling or are almost packed and ready to go, take a rest and review this checklist. To help make sure your move is smooth, Michelle and the Get Re$ult$ Team prepared the following checklist below of utility and service companies for you to contact, to both disconnect your old services and start your new services in West San Jose. If you´re a Buyer, remember that some firms require that the Seller notifies them first of their intent to disconnect service before they will accept your new account. If this happens, contact your agent to ensure all parties notify the services with plenty of time. No one wants to be stuck waiting around all day for the gas man to re-connect service due to a miscommunication! Keep in mind the actual change date will usually be the same date as the closing date. That date is the same day when Buyers actually take possession of the property. The only exception is by prior agreement for some different date, such as when a Seller rents back for a certain period of time after the close of escrow. We know moving can be stressful. We´re glad to help with additional referrals to resources, or even just moral support! Remember, when you´re thinking of moving...
Saratoga Garbage: West Valley 676 S Garland Terrace 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. 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. 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. 7. Empty your safety deposit box. 8. Put plants in boxes with holes for air circulation if you´re moving in cold weather. 6 Items to Have on Hand for the New Owners 1. Owner´s manuals for items left in the house. 2. Warranties for any items left in the house. 3. A list of local service providers-the best dry cleaner, yard service, etc. 4. Garage door opener. 5. Extra sets of house keys. 6. Code to burglar alarm and phone number of monitoring service if not discontinued. Moving Tips for Buyers 1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, two to four weeks ahead of the move. 2. Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address. (FYI, Magazines don't get forwarded, so you'll need to notify these individually.) 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. Change the newspaper subscription. 6. Check insurance coverage for moved items. Usually movers only cover what they pack. 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-and an INVENTORY of your other boxes. 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. 7. Empty your safety deposit box. 8. Put plants in boxes with holes for air circulation if you´re moving in cold weather. 6 Items to Obtain from the Prior Owners 1. Owner´s manuals for items left in the house. 2. Warranties for any items left in the house. 3. A list of local service providers-the best dry cleaner, yard service, etc. 4. Garage door opener. 5. Extra sets of house keys. 6. Code to burglar alarm and phone number of monitoring service if not discontinued. |