| As you prepare to sell your home and move to a new home, you need to remember |
| all the details involved in moving. Making a detailed checklist is the best way to |
| ensure that your move is as happy as possible. Some of the things that you should |
| include on your list are: |
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| 1. |
Cancel existing home owners and arrange for new home owners insurance policy. |
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In arranging your new policy, you may want to check with at least two or three |
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providers before choosing a specific one, in order to make sure you are |
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getting the best coverage for the best price. |
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| 2. |
Arrange for a mover. You should get quotes from a few moving companies |
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and make arrangements as early as possible to make sure you get the time |
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slot you want. |
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| 3. |
Contact utility companies to cancel existing accounts and arrange for new |
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service |
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a. |
Water |
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b. |
Telephone |
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c. |
Gas & electric |
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d. |
Cable or satellite TV |
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e. |
Internet access |
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f. |
Garbage |
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| 4. |
Change address for all subscriptions |
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a. |
Newspapers |
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b. |
Magazines |
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c. |
Newsletters |
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| 5. |
Change address for financial and other accounts |
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a. |
Bank accounts |
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b. |
Investment accounts, including direct investments in mutual funds |
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c. |
Retirement accounts |
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d. |
Credit card accounts |
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e. |
Frequent flyer programs |
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| 6. |
Send change of address cards to |
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a. |
Family |
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b. |
Friends |
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c. |
Neighbors |
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d. |
Doctors |
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e. |
Dentist |
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f. |
Pharmacist |
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g. |
Gym |
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h. |
Professional associations |
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| 7. |
Fill out change of address information with the US Postal Service |
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a. |
This can be done online at www.moversguide.com |
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| 8. |
Change you address with government offices and documents |
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a. |
Department of Motor Vehicles |
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b. |
Passport |
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c. |
Registrar of Voters |