After the sale checklist

The following is a list of things you need to do before you move:

If you haven't already done so, arrange for a lawyer - your agent can provide you with some names of local firms, if you don't have someone in mind.
Book the movers. It's a good idea to obtain estimates from several different companies.
Make special arrangements for moving the perishables, such as plants.
Make special arrangements for the moving of your pets.

Call the gas, and electric companies and let them know your are moving and arrange to have all the meters read on the appropriate date.
If your water heater is rented, arrange for the transfer of the rental agreement to the new owners.
Instruct your heating oil supplier to fill the tank on appropriate date.
Advise the tepehone and cable television company of your move and have the discount their services on the appropriate date.
Advise all your present service companies of your new adress so final billings may be directed to you.

Give necessary written notice to your landlord, and make arrangements for the return of any money you may have on deposit.

Make arrangements with the gas and electric utilities, telephone and cable TV to be connected on the day the sale closes.

Obtain "Change of Adress" cards from the post office and send out well in advance
Have the post office forward mail to your new adress
Inform gardening, dry-cleaning, newspapers, magazines, diaper and other home services.
Arrange for services at your new adress.
Transfer trust or bank accounts and securities. Obtain a letter of introduction from your current bank to help establish new accounts.
Inform all creditors (Visa, Master Card, etc.) of your new adress and the date it becomes effective (Don't forget pre-authorized payments)
Cancel or transfer social, athletic, civic, religious or business affiliations and memberships
Garage Sale - consider having on to dispose of unwanted clothes and furnishing
Collect all items out of cleaning, repair or storage
Safely dispose of all falmmable liquids as it is illegal for movers to carry them.
Driver's Licenses - change of adress effective the day of move
Arrange with your lawyer access to the keys of your new home
Obtain a suply of boxes for moving and devise a colour codesystem for the various room designations
Leave a note in the house with your adress for the new occupants so they can forward your mail