You did it! The movers have picked up the contents of your entire house and you are ready to move to your new home and community. The effort that goes into making a move should not go unrecognized: it takes months and months of planning as well as handling innumerable details. Nationwide Relocation Services consumer reports help you pick the right mover for you. Settling into the new house is next on your agenda, but wait. Is there something you need to do before you begin unpacking and setting up?
While you are leaving, someone else is moving in and may need a little help from you. Making sure that the current property is presentable has probably already been taken care of, but what about some of the other details? If you’re not sure what we’re talking about, we’ve made a list to help you out.
Before You Leave: Details Checklist
Aside from tidying up and leaving the house in a presentable condition, you may want to consider the following details to give the new owners a proper welcome.
- Keys. The people that purchased your house received keys at the closing, however, if you have extra sets leave them behind. An extra set or two is always helpful.
- Remote. Along with the keys, don’t forget the garage door opener remote controls.
- Manuals. Typically homeowners sell their house with the appliances intact. As a courtesy, leave a folder with the manuals and warranty cards.
- Instructions. Every house has quirky things like close the left pantry door before you close the right to avoid sticking. Make a list of the quirky things in the house that will make life easier for the property owners.
- Introductions. You’ve undoubtedly built up a network of services such as: lawn care, plumbing, handyman, pool service and so on. It’s a very nice gesture to leave an envelope with the business cards of these professionals. You can also suggest the best gas station, pharmacy and dry cleaners. Introduce the new homeowners to your neighbors if there’s time before you leave.
