• Obtain an IRS Change of Address form.

• Gather moving supplies, boxes, tape, rope.

• If moving far away, make any necessary travel arrangements like airline, hotel, and rental car reservations. Or plan your travel route if driving.

• Call a moving company or make truck rental reservations to move yourself.

• Finalize real estate and apartment rental needs.

• Place legal, medical, and insurance records in a safe and accessible place.

• Give your mailers your new address (using Address Change Notification Cards):
  * Friends and family members
  * Banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions
  * Charge card and credit card companies
  * Doctors, dentists, and other service providers
  * State and Federal Tax authorities and any other government agencies as needed.
  * IRS

• Save moving receipts (many moving expenses are tax deductible).

• Make maps of your new neighborhood to familiarize yourself and your family with your new area.

• Plan your moving budget

• Two Weeks Before Moving
  

• Inform gas, electric, water, cable, local telephone and trash removal services of your move. Sign up for services at your new address.

• Inform long distance phone company of your move. Sign up for long distance service at your new address.

• Recruit moving-day help.

• Confirm travel reservation.

• Arrange to close or transfer your bank account, if appropriate.

• The Day Before Moving
  

• Set aside moving materials like a tape measure, pocket knife, packing boxes, tape and markers.

• Pick up rental truck.

• Check oil and gas in your car.

• If traveling, make sure you have tickets, charge cards, and other essentials.

• Packing Tips
  

• Keep the following supplies and accessories on hand:
  * Boxes, all sizes
  * Bubble wrap or other cushioning material
  * Marking pens
  * Tape measure
  * Furniture pads or old blankets
  * Packing tape and scissors
  * Money and credit cards

• Label each box with the room in the new home to which it should be delivered.

• Number the boxes and keep a list of what is in each box.

• Clearly mark fragile items.

• Pack a bag of personal items you'll need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine, maps, food, and drinks). Keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack.

• Keep a medical kit accessible.

• If you have children, pack a bag of games and activities for the trip.

• Information provided by The MoversNet

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  After Your Move

  During the First Week After Moving

• Locate police and fire stations as well as hospitals and gas stations near your home.
• Scout your new neighborhood for shopping areas. You may need furniture, tools, or housewares unexpectedly.
• Call the Department of Sanitation in your new town to find out which day the trash is collected. Also ask whether your new community has recycling programs.
• Seek out new service providers such as a bank, cleaners, veterinarian.
• Register to vote. Call your local board of elections for specific registration information. Ask them how to notify your previous voting district of your change of address.
• If you have moved into a different state, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles to exchange your driver's license.
• Call your Chamber of Commerce for helpful information on: Schools, Cable service, Cultural events and community activities, Libraries and parks, and Availability of emergency calling services, such as 911
• Provide your new doctor and dentist with your medical history. You may need to request your file from your previous doctor/dentist.
• Transfer insurance policies to an agent in your new community. You may also wish to make a detailed list of your belongings, their value, and your coverage.
• Give your new home a good cleaning.
• Moving can be stressful. Watch for effects on family members and pets so you can give comfort and a helping hand.

Contact: John Holtsinger

Tel:  903-473- 9832

Cell: 903-473-8880

Email: John Holtsinger

 Lake Country Realty 
886 East Lennon Drive, Suite 111
Emory, Texas

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