Things to Do During a Move
Buying a home can be a little chaotic, not to mention moving! Here is a fantastic list, by Jesse McCarl of Househunt.com, of things to do during the process of moving into a new home.
After closing on the house:
- Transfer utilities
- Forward mail and change billing addresses
- Switch schools for the young ones
- Smog tests, anything else you need to register vehicle
- Pest-proof the new place
- Paper products in place! (Ex: toilet paper and paper towels)
- Deep clean the walls/carpet
- Change the locks
After you begin moving in:
- Inspect your belongings
- Lay out essentials for kids and pets
- Don’t just unpack…organize!
- Cover the windows
- Make the beds
- Meet the neighbors
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