Moving from your home may seem overwhelming!  Where do you begin?

The best place to start is to create a calendar and checklist so nothing is left to chance.  Start with Moving day and back out the calendar to be sure you leave plenty of time to get things done.

Your Equity Partners agent is a great resource for you even after you close!  Be sure to ask them about the Helping Hands brochure with discounts and special offers on moving-related services available to help you through this process.  

Here are some helpful hints to help you through the process:

• Find a safe place for all your documents so they don’t get misplaced during the move
• Create a folder or envelope to keep all moving receipts in so you can discuss any tax benefits with your accountant.
• Go through your house room by room and decide which items you will keep and which you will dispose of, sell, or donate - try using different color sticky pads for easy identification.
• If you are using a moving company determine ahead of time what you will pack and what the mover's will pack - this will make the moving estimate quicker and more accurate.
• If you have antiques, talk to the moving company about having these items appraised prior to signing the contract.
• If you are moving out of town, be sure to set up your bank accounts ahead of time and have all automatic deposits and withdrawals set up.
• Request packing materials from your mover and begin packing out of season or rarely used items first.
• Call your doctors, vets, dentists, pharmacies and schools to get copies of records or have them transferred to your new providers.
• Schedule service disconnections and connections at your new home for electric, gas, water, etc - this way you have everything ready to go.
• When you are packing up yard maintenance items, be sure hoses are empty and containers dry before the moving day.
• Create a "survival kit" for items that you cannot do without during the move. Consider items such as important papers, address book, mover's contact information, cash and the kid's favorite toys.