Diane McLafferty
Associate Broker - ABR, GRI, e-Pro diane@warrenhomes.com
Warren Real Estate
830 Hanshaw Road
Ithaca, New York 14850
Office: (607) 257-0666 ext.5243
Fax: (607) 257-8801
Disconnect utilities ( gas, electric, water), oil or propane deliveries, phone services, cable, trash, sewer district & security systems; pay accounts in full
Cancel pre-authorized bill payments
File a change of address form and have mail forwarded. This can be done online at http://www.usps.com/
Stop or forward newspapers, magazines and all home deliveries.
Transfer or obtain medical and dental records
Start clearing your home of items that you will not be taking along. Items can be donated to the local thrift shop. Make sure to get a receipt for tax purposes
Insurance & Legal
Sign all documents needed to close on your home(s)
Obtain new homeowners insurance or transfer your current insurance to your new home. Make sure that your current home is covered until after closing. Now is a good time to review your coverage
Make sure that your mover’s insurance policy is sufficient. If not obtain additional insurance
Give written notice (usually 30 days) to your landlord if you are renting
Round up all of your house keys to take with you to closing
Moving and Packing
If you are taking appliances, have them serviced for the trip
Make arrangements for moving plants (moving companies cannot transport plants) and pets if they are not to be taken along with you.
Pick up personal items from the dry cleaner, photo processing lab, storage, pharmacy
Most mover’s will not take along propane grill tanks even if emptied so make arrangements if plan to take them along or give them to a "needy" neighbor
Take an inventory of items that you are moving ... use the handy forms provided by your mover
Have your car serviced
You’ll need cash for traveling expenses
Make sure to tell a relative or friend about your travel plans (route)
Notify your mortgage company, insurance agencies and any established business accounts
Change the address on your drivers license
Change the billing address for your credit cards
Leave security system directions and codes for the new owners
Fill all of your prescriptions before you leave
Items to Carry with You
Clothing
Automobile ownership records
Children’s school records
Insurance policies
Medical & dental records
Valuables such as furs, jewelry, coin or stamp collections, irreplaceable photos, software
Arrival box containing the following necessary items since your belongings may take some time to arrive:
Telephone
Paper towels, trash bags, paper cups, plastic cutlery, pitcher, snacks
