The
chaos of moving day is a prime time to forget or misplace essential items. When you’re preparing for the big move to
your new home, the following items are some of the most overlooked (and the
most sorely missed in a time of need!).
To
prevent the hassle and heartbreak of forgotten possessions and lost information,
make a checklist containing the following items:
1.
Jewelry, watches, and small valuables:
These small, expensive and often irreplaceable items are best kept in a
safe deposit box or kept with trustworthy friends or relatives on moving day.
2.
Garage door opener: The old one won't be
of much use at your new house, will it? Be sure to leave it behind for the new
owners. Also, make sure the old owners
of your new house give you theirs!
3.
Spare keys: Sets to your old house
should remain with the new owners, but don’t forget sets to the new house! There’s nothing more frustrating than
arriving at your new place without a way to get in.
4.
Old address books: Yes, we all have
fancy new smartphones, but it seems like families all have a well-worn phone
book stashed in a spice drawer somewhere.
These are practically family heirlooms of information, so don't leave
them behind.
5.
Unfinished errands: Do you have any
clothes at the dry cleaner? Books due to
the library? What about other video game
or DVD rentals? It can be a real hassle
to settle up on these items from 100 miles away, right?
6.
Medical records: While a lot of medical
information is digital these days, you should make sure you don’t misplace your
copies, including dental information and prescriptions. It’s easy to lose them at the bottom of a
hastily thrown-away box.
I make
sure my clients’ experience selling their old home and moving into their new
dream home is a smooth transition. If you're interested in a hassle-free home
selling experience, please get in touch today:
