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Selling a Home
 The Final Move
Moving is a hectic and expensive experience and the best tactic is to prepare early. Firstly you must decide if you are going to do the move yourself, whether you need to rent a truck or whether you are going to use a moving company. Obviously using a moving company is by far the easiest way to move but it can be costly. Begin by packing everything yourself. The more you pack the more likely you will be able to find the essential items at the other end. Unpacking usually takes longer than packing itself. And losing things that you absolutely do need is very frustrating.
Remember to change your address. Not only do you need to contact the post office to arrange the forwarding of your mail but you will need to contact your credit card companies, car loan company, insurance company and any other companies that you make payments to. You need to send change of address cards to magazine subscriptions, other organizations you do business with, your family and friends. This way, you will not have to rely on the post office to forward all your mail and there will be no delay in receiving it.
You must also arrange the supply of electricity and gas to your new address. Don’t forget to disconnect them from your old address. The telephone and your internet connection have to be changed to.
Moving can also involve more than boxing up your belongings. Many memories have occurred within the walls of your current home. Children can have difficulty with a move. Here are some ideas to assist in helping your children with a move:
- Take a video and pictures of your home and the neighbourhood
- Make a scrapbook of the old home and district
- Throw a good-bye party. At the party have their friends sign a tee shirt
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