Home Seller's Guide by Cynthia Rich

If you have pets, call your new township to determine if there are any specific requirements for pet ownership. In addition, transfer veterinarian records. Register your children in their new schools. Check specific medical forms required for Georgia schools that must be filled out.

FOUR WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

If you're moving from a multi-story building, check with building management about scheduling restrictions. Plan ahead to avoid extra costs from unfinished packing. Contact your moving company to schedule your move date early. Visit USPS.com to change your address and notify relevant organizations like banks, credit card companies, and subscriptions. Close local charge accounts, make necessary travel reservations, and inform insurance companies to transfer your home and possessions insurance Contact utilities for disconnection or transfer (electric, gas. phone, cable, etc.). Be sure to have them still connected on a moving day. Please arrange to have them disconnected from your present home or schedule a last reading after your scheduled move-out.

THREE WEEKS BEFORE MOVING

If necessary, arrange a babysitter to watch your children on moving day. You may need someone to keep your children occupied & safe. While sorting through your belongings, remember to return library books and anything else you borrowed. Also, remember to collect all items being cleaned, stored or repaired.

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