Things People Forget To Do When Moving
There will probably be hundreds of things going through you head while you prepare to move. From labeling all of your boxes to contacting and scheduling an appointment with a professional moving company, these are just a few of the many responsibilities you’ll have. While most people will remember ‘obvious’ tasks such as these, it’s the smaller ones that may go unnoticed.
Submitting a Change of Address Mail Forwarding
Have you submitted a change of address mail forwarding form with the local Post Office yet? Failure to submit this form will result in your mail being sent to your old residence. It only takes a couple of minutes to set up a mail forwarding address, so make sure you take care of this before you move.
You can submit a change of address by visiting the local USPS office in person or by accessing the following website: https://moversguide.usps.com/icoa/mailforwarding/change-of-address?state=coa. Note: you’ll have the option to choose a starting and ending date for the mail forwarding service.
Notifying School
If you’re the parent of one or more children whom are currently enrolled in the local school system, you should contact the office to inform them of the move. Depending on the location of your new home, your child may be required to enroll in a different school.
Purchase Light Bulbs
Another task people often forget when moving is purchasing light bulbs. Whether you’re moving into a new or used home, chances are it will need additional bulbs. Builders and real estate agents typically place a few bulbs in the most critical areas, but the remaining fixtures might be left empty.
Rather than purchasing incandescent light bulbs to use in your new home, consider using compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) instead. A standard incandescent bulb runs for approximately 1,200 hours while using 60 watts of power. A CFL bulb runs for 8,000 hours and uses just 13-15 watts of power.
Doing The Walk-Through
If your previous residence was an apartment or rented house, you may be required to perform a walk-through with the landlord/owner before moving out. This is done to ensure there’s no permanent damage done to the property. And if you have a security deposit vested into your previous residence, a walk-through is an essential step in recovering this money.
Transfer or Cancel Utilities
Make sure you either cancel or transfer the utility services from your old home to your new home. This includes power, gas (if applicable), phone, security monitoring, cable, Internet, phone, and waste disposal. Overlooking this step could result in you paying to power your old residence – even if there’s no one there.
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