Sellers Information
Sellers Checklist

Address Change

Post Office: Give Forwarding address, 4 - 6 weeks
Charge accounts, credit cards
Subscriptions: notice requires 6 - 8 weeks
Friends and relatives

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals, transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
Don't forget to check with your Optometrist for your prescription too.
Also, check with your vet to get your pets records and a letter of reference to a new vet. ( We found this was very helpful in letting the new vet know we paid our bills and that our pets were important family members.)

Important

Obtain school records for your children
Veterans notify your draft board or VA office
Check to see if your will must be rewritten when moving across state lines

Don't Forget To:

Empty freezer, plan use of foods
Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal to dispel odors
Have appliances serviced for moving
Remember arrangements for TV and cable
Clean rugs or clothing before moving: have them moving - wrapped
Check with your Moving Counselor: insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.
Plan for special care needs of infants or pets
Check with Agricultural Department of new state to see if they have any restrictions on plants
Refill drug prescriptions
Have car tuned up for trip if you are driving to your new destination

On Moving Day

Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover costs of moving services
Carry jewelry and document yourself, or use registered mail
Plan for transporting of pets, they are poor traveling companions if unhappy
Let close friends or relatives know the route and schedule you will travel including over night stops. Use one person as message headquarters
Double check closets, drawers, shelves, and attic to be sure they are empty
Leave old keys, garage door openers, broiler pans, landscape/house plans and instructional manuals needed by new owner with Realtor or in kitchen drawer.

At Your New Address

Obtain certified check or cashier's check necessary for closing Real Estate Transaction (check with title/escrow company for details.)
Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage
Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace. Have appliances checked
Ask Mailman for any mail he may be holding for your arrival
Have a new address recorded on driver's license
Visit city offices and register for voting
Register car within 5 days after arrival in state or a penalty may have to be paid when getting new license plates
Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership
Apply for state Driver's license
Register family in your new place of worship
Register children in school
Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Vet, etc.

Bank

Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city
Arrange credit references

Insurance

Notify company of new location for coverage: Life, Health, Fire and Auto

Utility Companies

Gas, light, water, telephone, cable
Get refunds on any deposits made

Delivery Service

Laundry, newspaper, changeover

Pets

Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.