Moving Checklist

So you’ve just bought your dream home, you’ve got your keys and your mortgage is all set up. You’re all set for moving day—or are you? Many people who buy Newport Beach homes overlook the details of the move itself. Often, the few weeks after moving in are littered with last-minute calls, purchases, and adjustments, all to get your life back in order after the big day.

But why wait for the last minute? Moving is always a lot easier when everything’s mapped out beforehand. Between looking through Newport Beach homes for sale and the all-important closing date, you have more than enough time to get things settled. And by taking the time to plan your move, you can sit back, relax, and fully enjoy your new home in Newport Beach CA.

NewportOC.com goes beyond Newport Beach real estate—we fully understand the stresses of moving to a new city. To help you out, here’s a quick checklist of things you have to do before, during, and after the big move.

Before The Move:

• Obtain a relocation package from your Newport Beach real estate agent or the local Chamber of Commerce.
  
  
• Send a notice of address change to all your accounts: credit card, post office, electricity, phone, subscriptions, insurance companies, family and friends. If you’ve changed jobs, notify your former employer as well for tax return purposes.
  
  
• If you’re using a moving company, book them well in advance and make sure the price includes insurance. Look for one with specific experience in Newport Beach homes.
  
  
• Get all legal, educational, and employment documents from your old residence.
  
  
• If you have kids, get information on Newport Beach schools and register them.
  
  
• Get a copy of your medical records, transfer prescriptions, and look up referrals for doctors in Newport Beach CA.
  
  
• Start packing large appliances and items, such as rugs, furniture, and refrigerators.
  
  
• If necessary, close local bank accounts and set up a new one close to your Newport Beach real estate.

On Moving Day:

• Do a last-minute check of every room, cabinet and closet to make sure nothing’s left behind.
  
  
• Put valuables such as jewelry, cash, and important documents in a hand-carried bag.
  
  
• If it’s a long drive to Newport Beach CA, make sure kids have enough to stay entertained on the road.
  
  
• Prepare any pets for the drive.
  
  
• Turn your old keys over to your agent.

After The Move:

• Look up utility services for Newport Beach homes, such as gas, water, electricity, phone service and heating.
  
  
• If you’re coming from a different state, register your car within five days. Apply for a state driver’s license. If you’re coming from within California, have the address on your address changed to Newport Beach CA.
  
  
• Set appointments with doctors and dentists.
  
  
• Get a copy of the school curriculum if you have kids to send to school.