Judy's Moving Check-List For Sellers.
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UTILITY COMPANIES (one-two weeks before moving) |
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PSE&G, water, telephone, cable,
fuel & garbage co's. to transfer service over to new owner (don't turn off
fuel, just transfer) |
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Pay bills and get refunds on any
deposits made. |
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GET SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTOR CERTIFICATE (two weeks before…or any certificate of occupancy
your town requires, ask me about it! Give original paperwork to your
attorney!!!! |
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Address change
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Post Office: Give forwarding
address. |
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Charge accounts, credit cards,
AAA |
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Subscriptions: Several weeks notice
required, Local newspapers and magazines |
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Friends and
relatives |
Bank
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Transfer funds, arrange
check-cashing in new city. |
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Arrange credit references. Obtain
certified check necessary for NEW home |
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Obtain certified check necessary for
NEW home |
Insurance -- Notify company of new
location for coverage:
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Life |
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Health |
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Homeowners |
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Auto |
Delivery Service
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Laundry, newspaper, changeover of
services |
Medical, Dental, Prescription
History
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Ask Doctors and Dentists for
referrals; transfer needed RX's, eyeglasses, X-rays. Obtain birth certificates,
medical records, etc. |
Pets
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Ask about regulations for licenses,
vaccinations, tags |
… And Don't Forget To:
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Empty and defrost
freezer; plan use of food |
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Clean refrigerator and
places charcoal to despel odors. |
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Have appliances
serviced for moving. |
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Arrange for TV cable
and / antenna. |
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Clean rugs or clothing
before moving; have them "moving wrapped". |
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Check with your mover;
insurance coverage, packing and unpacking costs, arrival date, various shipping
papers, method and time of expected payment. |
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Plan for special care
needs of infants, pets and YOU |
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Bring original SMOKE
DETECTOR and any other certificates to the closing |
…. And On Moving Day:
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Carry enough cash or
traveler's checks to cover cost of moving services. |
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Carry jewelry and
documents yourself. |
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Double check closets,
drawers, shelves, cellar to be sure they are empty |
… And At Your New Address
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Check service on
telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage |
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Have new address
recorded on drivers' license and apply for new if applicable |
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Register cars within 5
days arriving in new state or you may incur a penalty |
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Visit city offices to
register to vote. |
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Register children in
school |
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Arrange for medical
services |
…Good luck in your new home! Moving
is a major life change but is usually very refreshing and exciting after you
get past all the hard work. I'll miss talking to you all the time so please
keep in touch. My email address is realtorjudy@juno.com or visit my
website at www.njhomepro.com……Take care,
Judy
Services
About one week prior to closing on a
property the buyer and the seller should notify their service providers of the
impending sale. Below is a quick check-list with some helpful telephone numbers
that you might need.
 Fire Extinguisher Law Takes Effect Nov 1, 2005
On November 1, the new fire extinguisher law takes effect. The law requires that upon the sale, lease or transfer of a building with fewer than three units, each unit be equipped with at least one portable fire extinguisher. In the August edition of the New Jersey Register, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) released regulations to implement the law’s provisions. The 60-day comment period on the regulations closed on October 14 and the DCA has not yet finalized the regulations. However, as of November 1 the law will require the seller or landlord to provide a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and portable fire extinguisher (placed within 10 feet of the kitchen area) as part of a change of occupancy. It is suggested that sellers and landlords provide the fire extinguishers as per state law. PSE&G 1-800-436-7734
(Gas & Electric) Oil Company Petro Home Heating Oil (800)Oil-Heat Verizon Tel. 1-800-427-9977 Water Department - Call me for your town Cable T.V. Comcast Cablevision
(973)736-7400 Phone Service Bell Atlantic (800) 287-9966 Water Softener (Jayson is good) (908)-688-1111 Good Will 973-621-9560 Salvation Army 1-800-95truck Vietnam Vets. 1-800-775-VETS Rick's Clean-up 973-340-7454
(He takes everything)
Real Estate Contracts >Should You Read Every Word
Buying a house involves a lot of paperwork. There can be several pages to the contract itself, plus the various addendum and contingencies. If you apply for a loan, there will be another stack of documents at the closing table. Although your real estate agent reviews the transaction, it is extremely important that you understand the papers you are signing.
If a dispute arises, the outcome will be governed by how the contracts actually read, not what you thought your real estate agent told you when you signed them. To avoid confusion, it is a good idea to pick up copies of the purchase agreements and closing papers ahead of time. This will allow you to read them at your leisure, without the pressure of several people waiting for you to read everything at the closing. Don't hesitate ask questions if you don't understand something or if the language is ambiguous or confusing.
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What price range is considered upscale or high-end in residential real estate?
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The price range varies depending on the local market, but upscale homes are in the top 10% of an MLS area's annual home sales. |
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