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^{Delightful Condominium!....$159,000}

CHECKLIST FOR MOVING

• Post Office: Give Forwarding address.
• Charge Accounts, Credit Cards.
• Subscriptions: Notice Requires several weeks.
• Alert Friends, Relatives, School, & Church

• Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city.
• Arrange credit references.

• Notify company of new location for coverages: Life, Health, Fire & Auto
• Make arrangements for coverage en-route

• Cancel or transfer services – have meters read.
• Get refunds on any deposits made.
• Register in new location & mail deposits
• Give specific instructions & dates for services.

• Ask doctor and dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, dental records, etc.

• Empty freezer; plan use of food.
• Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors.
• Have appliances serviced for moving.
• Remember arrangements for TV and antenna.
• Clean rugs or clothing before moving.
• Plan for special care needs of infants.
• Make arrangements for transportation of important plants.
• Check on personal items that might be at the photo shop, bank safe, deposit box, a neighbor’s house, on lay-away, or in the repair shop (i.e. shoe repair, jewelry store, appliance store, etc.)
• Save the phone book from your former city residence for tying up those loose ends or for future correspondence
• Get the car tuned up for the trip
• Pack items needed immediately separately and keep them on hand incase you arrive ahead of the movers
• Appraise valuable items such as art, antiques, jewelry, etc.
• Have your will updated

• Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in new city.
• Carry jewelry and documents yourself; or use registered mail.
• Plan for transporting of pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.
• Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.
• Let close friends or relatives know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use him or her as a message headquarters.
• Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or owner.

• Obtain certified check or cashiers check necessary for closing the real estate transaction.
• Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage.
• Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, and furnace.
• Have appliances checked.
• Ask mailman for mail he may be holding for your arrival.
• Have new address recorded on driver’s license.
• Visit city offices and register for voting.
• Register car within five days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates.
• Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.
• Apply for state driver’s license.
• Register family in your new place of worship.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, veterinarian, etc.
• Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.