Greg Blake and Tim Smith - FOR SALE BY OWNER: AN EXPERT'S GUIDE FOR SUCCESS

PETS

• Make transportation arrangements. • Check into licenses, tags, vaccinations, etc.

THINGS TO REMEMB O REMEMBER

• Clean out the fridge. • Defrost the freezer. • Clean and wrap rugs. • Service appliances. • Ask about insurance coverage with your moving company.

MOVING DAY

• Keep important documents and expensive jewelry with you, or send through registered mail. • Use traveler’s checks and/or cash while moving. • Contact a family member or friend with your moving schedule and planned route. • Leave any extra house keys with the buyer, real estate agent, or a trusted neighbor. • Notify buyer of key’s placement immediately.

AT YOUR NEW HOME

• Make sure that pilot lights are lit on the hot water heater, furnace, stove, and incinerator. • Make sure all utilities function properly. • Check appliances for proper functioning. • Retrieve any held mail from your new postal worker. • Fill out a voter’s registration card. 103