So, you’ve bought a new home! First, congratulations on your new home. You’ve gotten past
the hard part and now you’re on the final leg of the process, moving in.
the hard part and now you’re on the final leg of the process, moving in.
- Create a move-in budget and a timeline
You’re going to need to know how much you are able and willing to spend on this part of the
process. I know your wallet is in a delicate and vulnerable position and would rather not be
bothered right now but that’s more of a reason to prepare beforehand.
process. I know your wallet is in a delicate and vulnerable position and would rather not be
bothered right now but that’s more of a reason to prepare beforehand.
- Create a Battle Plan
Again, I know the last thing you want to do is plan right now. You’ve just gone through the
process of buying a house and you’re tired, you’re emotionally tired, you’re mentally tired,
and I get that, but it’ll be exponentially worse. How much of your stuff do you want to take
with you? What are you going to do with the stuff you don’t bring? How are you going to get
it there? Where are you getting boxes from? Do you have a system for getting all the right
stuff to the right rooms? Are you using labels? Who’s going to help you move?
process of buying a house and you’re tired, you’re emotionally tired, you’re mentally tired,
and I get that, but it’ll be exponentially worse. How much of your stuff do you want to take
with you? What are you going to do with the stuff you don’t bring? How are you going to get
it there? Where are you getting boxes from? Do you have a system for getting all the right
stuff to the right rooms? Are you using labels? Who’s going to help you move?
- Keep and organize your moving-related bills and receipts
It’s tax deductible, you’re welcome.
- Check on Moving Conditions.
As the date approaches, be sure everything is going according to that plan. What are the
weather conditions for your move in date?
weather conditions for your move in date?
- Set up and cancel old and new services
You’re going to need to cancel your sanitation services and utilities and get them set up at
your new home, hopefully before you move into the new place.
your new home, hopefully before you move into the new place.
- Deep-clean Your New Home
Just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s clean. You’re going to need to do this step before you
move any of your stuff in. Moving in before you complete this step will hinder the process
making furniture just another obstacle.
move any of your stuff in. Moving in before you complete this step will hinder the process
making furniture just another obstacle.
- Get your mailing address and official documents updated.
You’re going to need to update stuff like your driver’s license, re-register to vote, get all
your mail forwarded to the right address. Change your address on everything that mails stuff
to you, like amazon. Change your billing address on all your credit cards.
your mail forwarded to the right address. Change your address on everything that mails stuff
to you, like amazon. Change your billing address on all your credit cards.
- Move In!
blackmailed your friends and family accordingly. It’s all hands-on deck time. You’ve
planned as well as you could, now be ready to be flexible and adjust as needed.
Delana Cotton servers the northeast Atlanta region that includes Dacula, Winder, Lawrenceville, Buford, Snellville, Conyers and surrounding areas. Delana treats every transaction as if she were you, the buyer or seller. If you have a real estate transaction on the horizon, meet Delana for a no pressure chat over coffee.
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