Moving Out Checklist

Arrange for a professional mover Take household goods inventory Check with your insurance agent about coverage for the move, transfer of policies Clean out closets/garage Send draperies and rugs to cleaners in time for packing with other goods Defrost freezer Call your landlord or the following to have services shut off or disconnected: Water company Cable TV company Electric company Newspaper delivery Gas/oil company Dairy delivery Telephone company Notify post office of new address and send change of address cards to: Charge accounts Credit cards Loan companies Subscriptions Friends, relatives Take care of household and personal business: Pick up any clothing, storage items from cleaners Empty safe-deposit box Arrange for banking in new location, transfer bank funds Arrange for local school to transfer children's records Ask dentist for recommendations of new dentist and arrange for records to be forwarded General dentist ___________________________________ Orthodontist _____________________________________ Other ___________________________________________ Ask physician(s) for recommendations and arrange for records to be forwarded. Family doctor ____________________________________ Pediatrician ______________________________________ Specialists ______________________________________ Obtain veterinarian records Have appliances serviced for moving, if applicable Transfer church, club, civic organization memberships; obtain letters of introduction Obtain moving company's toll-free telephone number to check progress of shipment: Name of company ________________________________ Telephone number ________________________________ Make travel arrangements: Flight Hotel reservations Arrange for transportation of pets Car rental Plan auto route Tell a close friend or relative your plans - let him/her act as your message center Check closets, shelves, all rooms to be sure they are empty Leave current house in clean condition Back to Great Tips for Home Sellers