Congratulations on the sale of your Markham home! Now the fun begins… You may think that all you need to do is pack and move, but there is so much more to do after a home sale than you think. Here is a comprehensive checklist of things to do after you sell your Markham home.
1. Research movers
a. Google movers in Markham
b. Ask friends for recommendations
c. Ask your Markham real estate agent for a referral
d. Take a look at each one’s website and get a feel for their business
e. Get at least three quotes
f. Find out what they are offering like:
· Number of movers
· Size of truck
· Additional services that are included
g. Don’t just go with the cheapest one – ensure that they are all offering you the same thing and be sure to ask about hidden costs
h. Sign a contract to be sure they will be there at the right time and that lists all the services provided
2. Contact your service providers and get all services cut off on the day of your move. If you will be living in the same city, schedule a time for hook-up at your new home.
3. Contact Canada Post and get an address change arranged.
4. Make a list of the companies that you deal with and contact them with your new details.
5. Put your offer and closing paperwork in a safe place where it won’t get lost during the move. Making copies is a good idea.
6. Put together all paperwork for the home that needs to be left for the new owners. This includes:
· Receipts for improvements
· Warranties
· Manuals for the appliances and home systems
· Details of maintenance of the home systems
· Decorating details, like paint colours and suppliers of window dressings
7. Buy boxes or solicit stores in your area for any extra boxes they are getting rid of. Order any other packing supplies.
8. Arrange your moving day off work – this is an easy one to forget amid the chaos.
9. Purge! Set up a system of boxes that will help you downsize as you pack. This includes:
· A box for selling
· A box for donating
· A box for trash
10. Start packing.
11. Clean as you go – the new homeowners deserve a clean home when they move in
12. Get your prescriptions filled before you go. If you moving to a new city, get your prescriptions forwarded to a new pharmacy.
13. Take out money to pay the movers the day before your move.
14. Take time to say goodbye to your home and your community before you leave. In the rush of a move, you won’t have time to think, so take a few moments before the move to be at peace with your decision to leave. Then, let yourself visualize your new life in your new Markham home.
15. Turn off the heat/air conditioning and all the lights when you leave.
16. Read the meters and even take a photo of the meter before you leave in case of a dispute with the utility company.
17. Take photographs of the home after you’ve cleared out your belongings.
18. Lock the door and give the key to your lawyer!
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