Relocation Tips when moving to or from the Fairbanks area

Before the move:

Contact Wes!  Contact Wes as soon as possible so you can be sure to time the market correctly with selling your home.  It's never to early to have Wes offer suggestions in how to get the most for your home with simple improvements.

Let Wes find you a qualified Realtor.  Wes Madden can find the perfect match for you in your new area.  If you're military, Wes can find another Military Markets Specialist that understands your needs. Also see our network of realtors for valuable information.  

Keep yourself and your family organized throughout the process. You will want to keep a file or folder hand with all the phone number you will need, documents you don't want lost or paperwork that will help in the move in anyway. These include personal documents you won't want the movers to have access to. bills and receipts for movers or other items you will need once you get there, and any phone number to those you will have to have contact with.

Get school information prepared.  Arrange to have school records transferred to your children's new school district and/or daycare. Involve your children in the moving process, from picking out the new home to packing their toys.  Relocating can be a "scary" adventure, so make sure you talk to your family about the move.  Visit about the new community and discuss how to make new friends.

Moving Expenses: These may be a factor when moving. Keep all receipts to these and other important bills.

• Contact utility companies to disconnect, transfer or connect services. Plan on keeping current services through your move date and having new ones available prior to your move-in date.
• Return library books and pick up dry cleaning or items out for repair.
• Call your local newspaper and set a date to cancel your subscription.
• Call your insurance agent to see what changes to expect in your policies. Ask if moving is covered and arrange for insurance for your new home.
• Contact health clubs or other organizations to which you belong. Ask how you can end, sell or transfer your membership.
• Contact your bank and/or credit union to transfer or close accounts. Clear out safety deposit boxes. Pick up traveler's checks or cash for "on the road" expenses.

Clean house.

• Start collecting boxes and other packing supplies at least a month before your move.
• Use up things that can't be moved, such as frozen foods, bleach and aerosol cleaners.
• Have a yard sale and then donate all the items you are not going to move or use.
• Drain all gas and oil from your mower and other motors. Gas grills, kerosene heaters, etc. must be emptied as well.
• Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator at least 24 hours before moving day.

Reserve your moving truck. Do this at least a few weeks before your move. If you need a ramp or other loading equipment, make reservations with a local equipment-rental yard.

Gather items for the move. When you travel make sure the kids have something to keep them entertained for the journey. Keep all records with you for the journey. Make a list of any places you will want to visit along the way.

Finish up. Before leaving your old home, check every room, closet and cabinet one last time. Make sure everything is loaded. Leave a note with your new address in the house so future occupants can forward any stray mail.

Welcome to your new home. If you have any questions for newcomers to the Fairbanks real estate area, please let me know. I would be happy to help you get aquainted with the area.

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