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Before You Leave

Address Change

Post Office: Give forwarding address.
Charge Accounts, Credit Cards.
Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks.
Friends and 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.

Utility Companies

Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, cable service.

Get Refunds on any deposits made.

Delivery Service

Laundry, newspaper, milk; change-over of services.

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

Church, Club, Civic Organizations

Transfer memberships; get letters of introduction.

 

Pets

Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations,

tags, etc.

And Don't Forget To:

Empty freezer; plan use of foods.

Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal
to dispel odors.

Have appliances serviced for moving.

Remember arrangements for TV and antenna.

Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped.

Check with your Moving Counselor, insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment.

Plan for special care needs of infants.

Itemized

Checklist for Moving

And On Moving Day:

Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in new city.

Carry jewelry and documents yourself; or use registered mail.

Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions if unhappy.

Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.

Let close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel, including overnight stops; use him as message headquarters.

Double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty.

Leave old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor or neighbor.

And At Your New Address:

Obtain certified check or cashiers check necessary for closing real estate transaction.

Check service of telephone, gas, electricity and water.

Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater, incinerator, and furnace.

Have appliances checked.

Ask mailman for mail he may be holding for you.

Have new address recorded on driver's license.

Visit city offices and register for voting.

Register car within five days after arrival in state or a penalty may be charged when getting license plates.

Obtain city inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership.

Apply for state driver's license.

Register family in your new place of worship.

Register children in school.

Arrange for medical services: doctor, dentist, etc.

 

 

Contact Information

Postal Address
Wayne Barnes, Broker Associate
ERA, John Hausam, Realtors
6550 East 71st
Tulsa, OK 74133
918-499-7102

E-mail Address: Wayne Barnes
Work Phone #: 918-499-7102
Fax Phone #: 918-492-6337
Toll Free #:  877-689-0746

Selling Real Estate in, and aiding in relocation to, the Greater Tulsa, Oklahoma Area - Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Owasso, Glenpool, Collinsville, Claremore, and Sand Springs in Oklahoma.

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