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The key to a smooth move is
organization. Based on our years
of experience, we have compiled
this series of moving
tips - our collection
of helpful hints and useful
suggestions to assist you in
organizing and planning your
next move.
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Call your
Moving
agent. Set a
date for the
agent to
visually
survey your
home and
prepare a
moving
estimate.
-
Refer to
the moving
company
policy to
determine
the services
the mover
will be
authorized
to perform.
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Do you want
to do any of
the packing
-- or will
you have it
done by
movers
packers? The
agent should
be happy to
discuss
packing
services
with you.
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Show the
agent
everything
that is
going to be
moved.
Any
items you
fail to
disclose or
that are
added later
to the
shipment may
increase the
cost, even
if you have
been given a
binding
estimate.
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Read the
"Your Rights
and
Responsibilities
Manual"
to make
certain that
you fully
understand
the extent
of the
carrier's
liability.
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Sign the
Estimate/Order
for Service
after you
are sure you
have a clear
understanding
of each
section. If
you have any
questions,
ask the
agent to
explain.
-
Keep the
phone number
and name of
a the
salesperson
or move
coordinator
handy.
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Moving Checklist
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Places to
Notify:
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Notify
the
post
office
that
you
are
moving.
An
online
Change
of
Address
form
is
available
on
the
United
States
Postal
Service
Web
site.
-
Prepare
a
list
of
friends,
relatives,
business
firms
and
others
who
should
be
notified
of
your
move.
The
following
checklist
will
be
helpful:
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Miscellaneous:
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Have
a
"garage
sale"
or
use
an
online
auction
service
to
dispose
of
unwanted
items.
Ask
your
agent
for
a
copy
of
our
"Let
a
Garage
Sale
Lighten
the
Load"
booklet.
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Donate
unwanted
clothing
or
household
goods
to
charitable
organizations.
Obtain
receipts
showing
the
items'
approximate
value
for
possible
tax
deductions.
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Contact
Me
I can help you with every
aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m
experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens
Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I
care.
As
your
Better
Homes
and
Gardens
Rand
Realty
Sales
Professional,
I
will
provide
you
with
the
information
you
need
to
make
an
educated
decision.
The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you. |
