Preparing for your move

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO AFTER I SIGN THE CONTRACT?

You Bought A Home.
What Should You Do Now?
Here Is The Process Simplified.

After Signing a Contract of Sale to Purchase

1. Prepare an inventory of everything you own. Divide into 3 categories:

• • Items to be handled by the mover
  • Items to be handled by you
  • Items to be left behind, given away or thrown out

1. For items that are going to be handled by you such as stock certificates; wills; jewelry; fancy dishes and other one-of-a-kind items, that will be difficult or impossible to replace…plan on carrying them with you instead of packing them.
2. Get rid of what you don’t need either through a garage sale, give to friends/ family/charity, or haul off to the dump.
3. Get a quote on homeowners insurance for your new home
4. Get quotes from professional moving companies and hire one
5. Start collecting suitable containers and packing materials and start packing
6. Register your children in their new schools….if applicable
7. If you have to change doctors….start looking and obtain your records
8. Set up a new checking account….if necessary
9. Contact any clubs or organizations that you are associated with
10. Get change of address forms for Post Office, IRS & driver’s license
11. Take photos of your inventory in the event you need to file an insurance claim

When you get a closing date

1. Call utility companies and switch accounts in to your name.

• • LIPA (Electric) (800) 490-0025
  • National Grid (Gas)    (800) 930-5003
  • Suffolk County Water Authority         (631) 698-9500
  • Oil company Your Choice
  • Phone  Your Choice
  • Cable Your Choice
  • Internet  Your Choice

1. Purchase your homeowners insurance
2. Find out what checks are needed from your attorney for the closing
3. Call your moving company to give them the date of closing
4. Finish packing
5. Set up a final walkthrough

What to bring to closing*

1. Driver’s license
2. Certified checks (if needed)
3. Checkbook
4. Cash ($500- $1,000 should be sufficient)
5. Original homeowner’s insurance documents*Contact your attorney and ask if there is anything else that you need to bring

What to do after closing

1. Meet the movers and direct them where to place everything
2. Inspect your furniture and belongings
3. Unpack
4. Let everyone know you’ve moved
5. Relax and enjoy your new home

If you follow these ideas, tips, and suggestions, you should be able to accomplish your move with a minimal amount of stress and heartache.

Click here to download: Preparing-for-your-move.pdf