Buying a house is only the beginning of a long road that will ensure the construction of your family assets. Here are some tips by Advanced Title Company in Mesa County to help you get a better idea and prepare for the move.
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Making the Move 10 Weeks Before the Big Day
Contact three moving companies for an estimate.
Make a plan of the new house and determine where everything goes.
Contact a city realtor to receive information about the area.
8 Weeks Before the Big Day
Make a detailed inventory of your belongings. Decide which items you would want to keep, sell, or just donate to a charity.
Fill out the corresponding form for the change of address, send it to the entities you deem appropriate.
Ask for the medical, dentist, legal, accounting, and veterinary history of all your family and pets, keep them in a place so you can easily remember where you store this info.
If your kids are going to be transferred to another district, take the pertinent procedures to send the records from one school to another.
Ask your tax advisor about possible tax deductions and how the move will affect your taxes.
Make a list of the possible expenses you will have to face after moving out.
6 Weeks Before the Big Day
Prepare a garage sale to get rid of what you don't want or need in the new house.
If you decided to hire a professional moving company and they will do the packing, make an appointment in advance (1 or 2 days before the move)
If you plan to do the packing, please buy the suitable boxes, packing materials such as glass protective caps and plastic, etc. If you think you will need a warehouse to store items before or after the move, make arrangements with a storage company a few weeks before the day of the move.
If you have pets, make arrangements in advance, keep medical records, immunization shots, etc. where you can find them easily.
5 Weeks Before the Big Days
Make sure you have enough packing material and have the necessary equipment for the move.
Begin by packing things you don't need immediately or plan to store in a warehouse.
Contact the utility companies and let them know when you want to stop services in the old house and when you think you will need active services in your new home.
Confirm all travel arrangements for your family and pets.
If you're about to close the deal, Advanced Title Company can provide the services to protect your investment, call (970) 255-7677 for the best title insurance in Mesa County.
3 Weeks Before the Big Day
Prepare the car (s) for the trip. Do the proper checkup (if you need it) before you move out. If you have a newspaper or magazine subscription to your old house, finish them or arrange to have them shipped to your new home. Confirm that everything is in order with your bank account.
If I buy new items like furniture, gas / electric cookers, or refrigerators for the new house, please confirm the day you plan to receive them with the companies.
2 Weeks For the Big Day
It's time to pack the things you'll need immediately in your new home. Take a few days off to pick up, paint, and get the old house ready.
1 Week for the Big Day
Collect important papers and put them in a box you can identify easily. Also if you have a safe with valuables, send them as protected cargo to your new home.
Let neighbors, friends, and family know the new address and how to contact you if necessary.
If you have a baby, plan your move to make it easier and more enjoyable.
Notify your friends on the day of the move to help load the truck.
The Big Day
Leave electrical equipment in the kitchen clean and disconnected. Give away frozen food that you won't need.
Prepare a simple meal for that day and make sure you have a cooler with water and plenty of drinks for the whole day.
Have cash for the trip and/or a check from the bank to pay the moving company if you use it.
Pack the things closest to you that you will need at any time.
Carefully check the boxes to know which should unpack first and which should not.
If you use a moving company, make sure you give the driver your phone number and address in case of emergencies.
Before “saying goodbye” to your old house, do one last little tour around the place to make sure nothing important is left behind.
Get Title Insurance in Mesa County
If you're ready to be a homeowner, know you can rely on title insurance in Mesa County, call Advanced Title Companyat (970) 255-7677 to get the best title services guiding you during this process.