There are so many moving parts during the escrow process, it can be hard to keep track of everything you need to do before you close. Here are 18 essential things you should take care of before picking up your keys!
- File a Change of Address Form With the Post Office
- Schedule a Professional Mover 2-3 Weeks Before You Need to Move
- Contact SDG&E to Schedule When You Will Need Gas and Electric Services Turned Off at Your Old Residence and Turned on At Your New Home
- Contact Your Water Company to Schedule When You Will Need Water Turned Off at Your Old Residence and Turned on At Your New Home:
- Update Your Address on Your Credit Cards and Bank Accounts
- Update Your Address on Any Magazines or Subscriptions You Receive in the Mail
- Give Your Church, Doctor, Veterinarian, Etc. Your New Address
- Notify Any Government Offices of Your Move
- Contact Your Cable/Internet Provider to Schedule When You Will Need Their Services Turned Off at Your Old Residence and Turned on At Your New Home
- If Your Children Are Staying in the Same Schools, Notify the School With Your New Address
- If Your Children Will Be Changing Schools, You Will Need to Get Them Registered:
Carlsbad Unified School District
Encinitas Union School District
Rancho Santa Fe School District
San Diego Unified School District
San Dieguito Union High School District
- Update Your Address at the DMV
- Update Your Auto and Health Insurance
- Ensure Your Home Warranty Coverage Will Start on the Day You Close Escrow
- Notify Your Landscaper of Your New Address and Arrange to Have Them Start at Your New Property
- Notify the Newspaper of Your New Address
- If You Pay For Trash and Recycling Services, Notify Them of Your Change of Address
- Provide Friends and Family With Your New Address
If there’s anything you need help with that is not on this list, please let me know!
