These lists are great resources for you when you are planning a move. Depending on what stage of your move you are in, each list may have a different use for you. Refer to them to double check your own planning and work. You never know what you might have missed. All of these checklist items may not apply to you, but they are intended for general use and reference for all who are interested.
Make a plan, keep focused, check off your goals. This is a great guide, but you may want to customize these lists.
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Before You Find A New Home
1. □ Get Mortgage Pre-Approved By A Lender
2. □ Find The Best Area For You and Your Family
2. □ Transfer Job, Resign From Job, Find New Job
2. □ Research Flood Zones
3. □ Research Crime Statistics
4. □ Research Sex Offender Lists
5. □ Research Weather and Evacuation Rules
6. □ Research Property Tax and Insurance Costs
7. □ Research Property Prices
8. □ Research Realtors In Purchase Area
9. □ Hire A Local Realtor
10. □ Hire An Attorney
11. □ Sell Your Home
12. □ Put In Notice With Your Landlord
13. □ Begin Packing or Hire Packing Service
After You Have Found A New Home
1. □ Schedule Land Survey.
2. □ Schedule Foundation or Structural Inspection.
3. □ Schedule A Sewer or Septic System Inspection.
4. □ Schedule Roof Inspection.
5. □ Schedule Pest, Termite, or Rodent Inspection.
6. □ Schedule Electrical Inspection.
7. □ Schedule Mold Inspection.
8. □ Schedule Chimney Inspection.
9. □ Schedule Landscaping and Soil Analysis.
10. □ Hire Title Search Company.
11. □ Purchase Title Insurance.
12. □ Negotiate New Home Contract.After You Purchase Your New Home
1. □ Purchase Home Owner's Insurance.
2. □ Purchase Home Warranty and Termite Warranty.
3. □ Turn On Utilities.
4. □ Hire A Moving Company.
5. □ Hire A Lawn Care Company.
6. □ Hire Pest Control Company.
7. □ Hire An Interior Decorator.
8. □ Hire A Painter.
9. □ Hire A Contractor For Remodel.
10. □ Hire A Home Health Aid or CNA.
11. □ Change Your Address With The Post Office.
12. □ Update Your Address With Credit Card Accounts.
13. □ Update Your Address With Online Accounts.
14. □ Update Your Address On Your Drivers License.
15. □ Find New Healthcare Providers.
16. □ Enroll Children In Daycare Or School.
17. □ Shop New Auto Insurance (prices vary by zip code).
18. □ Purchase New Furniture.
Lake City Mover Can Help You Get Things Done
Remember to hire your mover. At Lake City Mover, we can help you with several of your moving needs. At some point, you will need to move all of your things and you might even need temporary, short-term, or long-term storage. Plus you have all of those other tasks to complete like transferring home services, updating things, inspections etc… the lists don’t end.
We always suggest scheduling your moving and storage services as far in advance as possible. There is no better peace of mind in this process than knowing you have all the heavy lifting covered!
If you need help with any of these tasks, give us a call. We will gladly arrange any administration services you require. There isn’t anything on these lists that we haven’t handled before. We know how overwhelming moving can be and will happily help you every step of the way.
