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After
the last box is moved into your new home, you might think the hardest part of
the move is over. And you're right. But that doesn't mean there aren't things
you need to do after you move. In fact, there's a lot of stuff that needs to
get done before you can relax completely.
Today we will
share with you a checklist of things you must remember to do, before you can
really do some deep couch seating and say the moving process is completely
over.
First and foremost,
check all your major appliances to make sure they all work and weren’t damaged during
the move.
Check all boxes and furniture to make sure nothing was damaged or
lost. You can do this by conducting a home inventory.
Find a good school and register
your child (ren). The
sooner, the better; that way they can establish a regular routine making
it easier for them to settle in.
Get your utilities set up. There's nothing worse than arriving at
your new place, late at night, and the lights don't work.
Collect receipts. You may be able to claim your
mover on your next tax return and you'll need all the necessary receipts do
that.
Register your vehicle. If you've moved states, provinces or
countries, register your car and get a new driver's license, tags and/or plates
for your vehicles if you need them.
Contact insurance companies, including household, auto and health.
Find out if you're currently covered or if you need to create new policies with
a new company.
Are you getting your mail? Check with the post office to
make sure your mail is being forwarded and that you've registered your new
address.
Find new health professionals, including doctors, a dentist
and vet.
Create an emergency
contact list. Create
an emergency contact list of all the local information you'll need in case
something should happen.
Take care of your finances - set up new accounts, have
money transferred or order new checks with your new address.
And last but not
least, get connected to your new neighborhood. Get in touch
with the local newspaper or community magazine and get up to speed on
what's happening in your neighborhood.
There are plenty
other things you could do after your move to enhance your first days, weeks and
months in your new home. If you need any help, please let us know, we offer concierge
services and we would love to help. Give us a call: 713.629.7771 or email us at info@uptownhouston.com
