Moving Out

Moving Out

Congratulations! It's done - you've sold your house!

It's finally time to leave the old place and move on. Depending
upon your arrangements with the buyer, you will probably be
moving out either right before or after the closing.

Be Prepared for the Movers

Make sure the moving van has room to park and easy access to
both houses. Movers expect payment upon delivery, so you'll also
need to have a certified check and/or cash available to settle the
bill. Many movers accept credit cards as well, so inquire in
advance if this is your chosen payment method. Tipping is
customary - usually about $20 per mover - though this is
obviously highly variable with the length and difficulty of the
move.

Work With the Movers

Be available to answer questions about packing order and fragile
items. Point out any items you intend to move yourself, and keep
these things separated from those to be handled by the movers.
Make sure the movers have clear directions to your new house as
well as a phone number to reach someone if they get lost or have
any problems. Make sure someone remains at the old home until
the movers are packed and ready to leave.

Do a Final Walkthrough

Make one last inspection to insure that nothing has been
forgotten and left behind. It's OK to have a few minutes to
yourself if you are feeling emotional at this point.

Arrange for Mail to be Forwarded

You'll actually want to make these arrangements a week or two
before moving day. Go to your old post office and arrange for mail
to be forwarded to your new address (if you had a P.O. box you
may want to retain it for a period of time). Send out change of
address cards with your new location.