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CHECKLIST FOR MOVING

ADDRESS CHANGE

Give forwarding address to Post Office 2 to 3 weeks before moving
Notify charge accounts, credit cards
Subscriptions: Notice requires 6 to 8 weeks
Notify friends & relatives

BANK

Transfer funds; arrange check cashing in new city
Arrange credit references

INSURANCE

Notify company of new location for coverages:  Life, Health, Fire &
       Auto.
Make sure homeowners coverage for your new home is in place.

UTILITY COMPANIES

Notify Power, Gas, Water, Telephone and City Services
Obtain refunds on any deposits made
Return cable boxes

DELIVERY SERVICE

Change over of service for laundry, newspaper, etc.

MEDICAL, DENTAL PRESCRIPTION HISTORIES

Ask Doctors & Dentists for referrals, history transfers needed for
       prescriptions, eyeglasses, and/or x-rays.
Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.
Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.

PETS

Ask about state, local regulations for licenses, tags, etc.

SCHOOLS

Obtain school transcripts (some school districts require that these be
       sent directly from the prior school)

DON'T FORGET TO

Empty freezer and plan use of foods.
Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator thoroughly.
Place charcoal inside to dispel odors.
Have major appliances serviced before moving.
Clean rugs and clothing before moving. Have them wrapped.
Check with your moving company regarding insurance coverage,
       packing & unpacking labor, arrival date, required shipping papers
       and method and time of expected payment.
Plan for special care needs of infants and pets.
Check with State Department of Agriculture of new area for any
       restrictions on plants.

ON MOVING DAY

Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover the cost of moving
       services and expenses until you make banking connections in your
       new city.
Carry all valuable jewelry and documents yourself, or use registered
       mail.
Plan for transportation of all pets; if unhappy, they are poor traveling
       companions.
Advise close friends & relatives of route and schedule you will be
       traveling, including overnight stops. Use them as message
       headquarters.
Double-check all closets, drawers and shelves to be sure that they are
       empty.
Leave old keys, garage door openers, broiler pans, landscape, house
       plans and instruction manuals needed by the new owner with the real
       estate agent.

AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS

Obtain Cashiers Checks necessary for closing real estate transaction.
Schedule utility services, power, telephone, gas, water and cable TV.
Ask mail carrier for any mail that they might be holding for your
       arrival.
Obtain new drivers license, vehicle registrations and new plates with
       new address.
Visit City offices to register to vote.
Register family in your place to worship.
Register children in school.

		SKEENS & JARNIGAN L.L.C. 3320 West Cheryl Drive, B-225 Phoenix, Arizona,  85051 Tim Skeens, Broker
	Glenn Medici, III (602) 803-1146 gm3@medici-properties.com