Moving? Get Ready With This
Preparedness Checklist!
By: Kris Kombrink
So you’re getting ready to move into a new
home – congratulations! Make this transition as easy as possible by reading
these handy tips on getting you and your family prepared. There’s a lot that
must get done when you move into a new house. Some things can easily be
overlooked. You don’t want to have a bad moving experience and sit there
after the fact realizing what you should have done differently.
Let’s get prepared to move! The first thing you should do is to decide what
you should and should not move. Think about having a garage sale. Not only
will you lighten the load for your move, you’ll earn a little cash at the
same time!
Make sure to get estimates from several moving companies or truck rental
companies, depending on how you plan to make the move. I was quite surprised
during my last move to find that costs varied greatly from one company to
the next.
Plan your travel itinerary and make any transportation and lodging
reservations in advance. Make sure to leave a copy with friends or family.
Transfer your checking and savings accounts. Many financial institutions
will be happy to open your new account by mail. This will save you a step
when you arrive and have other things to deal with – like unpacking!
Request medical records from doctors and dentists, including eye glass
prescriptions, dental x-rays and vaccinations.
Obtain your children’s school records to make for an easier transfer.
One step that is guaranteed to save you headaches is to draw up a floor plan
of where your furniture should be placed. This will help avoid confusion for
you and your movers once you arrive.
Remember to pay any existing bills and close out any local accounts.
If this move is employment-related, record expenses incurred during your
house-hunting trips and any other moving expense. Some of these common
expenses are tax deductible.
Moving is a stressful time for almost anyone. Use these tips to make your
move a little more enjoyable. After all, you’re moving into a new house,
this should be an exciting time!
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Kris Kombrink has been working in his family-owned real estate business
since 1995. Specializing in Geneva, St Charles and Batavia Illinois
residential real estate his team stays on top of the latest trends while
maintaining superior customer. Learn more about his team at
www.kombrink.com or email
kris@kombrink.com.
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