Moving Tips For Northern California Home Sellers

By: Kelly Renaul

Congratulations! You've sold your Northern California home, and now you are ready to move out and on to new surroundings. Depending on several factors, such as how long you have lived in your home, saying goodbye to your Northern California home might be tough, but the good news is that moving does not have to be. Here are some tips to help you move out of your Northern California home.

If you are still looking for a new Northern California home to move to before the closing deadline, do not worry. Many virtual real estate posting sites, offer interactive, video real estate listings that you can peruse without leaving your soon to be former home.

Next Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move. Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address. Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the move. Arrange to have utilities disconnected at your old home and connected at your new one.

Do not forget to also cancel your newspaper. Check insurance coverage for moved items. Usually movers only cover what they pack. Clean out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable. Note the weight of the goods you'll have moved, since long-distance moves are usually billed according to weight.

Watch for movers that use excessive padding to add weight. Check with your condo or co-op about restrictions on using the elevator or particular exits. It is also a good idea to have one box designated to open first with the things you will need most toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste.

Also do not forget these things if you are moving out of town. Get copies of medical and dental records and prescriptions for your family and your pets. Get copies of children's school records for transfer. Ask friends for introductions to anyone they know in your new neighborhood. Consider special car needs for pets when traveling. Let a friend or relative know your route.

Carry travelers checks or an ATM card for ready cash until you can open a bank account. Empty your safety deposit box. Put plants in boxes with holes for air circulation if you're moving in cold weather.

Also do not forget these items to have on hand for the new owners. An owners manuals for items left in the house. Warranties for any items left in the house. A list of local service providers the best dry cleaner, yard service, etc.

Do not forget to leave the garage door opener and also an extra set of keys if possible. And last but not least do not forget to include the code to the burglar alarm and the phone number of the monitoring service if it will not be discontinued by the new owners.

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