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Round Rock and Cedar Park TX
Tips on Moving to an apartment in
Austin Texas from out of state
Our goal at HomePlace Apartment Search, your apartment finder in Austin TX, is to make moving as easy as possible for you. With this in mind, we offer this FREE valuable moving timeline guide:
Six Weeks Before your Move:
· Take inventory of the items you are moving to Austin.
· Have a Garage Sale.
· Get moving companies estimates or set up truck rental (don’t forget a trailer or hitch for your car)
· See if your transferring or new employer is covering any of your moving expenses.
· Notify your locator at HomePlace Apartment Search when and where you are moving.
30 days:
· Give notice to current landlord (or 60 days notice if required- be sure to check your lease!).
· Put valuables in a safe deposit box before movers arrive..
· Retrieve and pack records of: prescriptions, x-rays, eyeglasses, kids’ school records and pet medical immunizations.
· Send change of address notices to post office, friends, family, magazines, credit cards, insurance companies
Notify your insurance agent or change (auto, health, home contents coverage).
· Ask current physicians for possible referrals to physicians in your new town..
· Give notice of cancellation to: newspaper & utility companies.
· Drain gas, oil, propane from lawn mover, bar-b-que, etc.
One week before moving:
· Notify your agent at HomePlace Apartment Search when and where you are moving.
· Locate a new bank and order checks, deposit slips, etc..
· Close your current bank and savings accounts.
· Service automobiles for the trip.
· Empty freezer.
· Get Traveler's cheques for the trip.
· Separate personal items for travel from items the movers will take.
· Plan for special needs of pets & children.
· Remove valuables from safe deposit box(es).
Check on service of utilities (telephone, gas, electric, water, TV cable, Internet).
Moving Day:
· Be at the house the entire time the movers are there.
· Double check with moving company on correct destination address and delivery date.
· Carry valuables (including jewelry and documents) with you personally.
· Make a final tour of you residence to make sure you leave nothing behind.(including children Remember - No Child Left Behind.)
· Disconnect all utilities (unless freezing temps require heat or dripping faucets).
· Lock doors and windows (including garage).
· Turn in old keys, garage door opener (if applicable) to appropriate people.
When you arrive at your new apartment:
· Make sure HomePlace Apartment Search is listed as your referral source on your application, lease and/or other paperwork at your new apartment home.
· Make sure your agent at HomePlace has all your move-in information.
· Check on service of utilities (telephone, gas, electric, water, TV cable, Internet,).
· Check pilot lights on stove, hot water and heater (if gas).
· Change your drivers license within 2-4 weeks.
· Register your vehicles within 4-5 days.
· Register your children in school(s) if applicable.
· Arrange for new medical professionals for yourself and your children..
· Obtain phone numbers for emergencies.
· Register to vote
Locate vet for your pets and closest animal emergency room.
