We were happy to have Chris and his team selling our house.With the virtual tour
they brought us lots of showings from the beginning and especially in the end.We
had a very good communication; we could call him or his assistant day and night
and they would get back to us promptly. He gave us good advice during the whole
process and even though it seemed hard in the beginning, he helped us sell the
house in short time. Some of our friends were also impressed with his work and
they said they would use its service if they are going to sell their house. We
strongly recommend him to friends and other people
Liliana and Romica Mogos
Before You Move
Book the movers
- Before You Move
- Choosing A Neighbourhood
- Closing The Deal
- Classifieds Terms
- What Can You Afford
- Home Inspection
- Buyers Glossary
- Home Owner's Insurance
- Retirement Living
- Making an Offer
- Land Transfer Taxes
- Pre-Approved Mortgages
- Rental Units Ease $$ Burden
- Moving Tips
- Having Good Credit
- Major Elements of an Offer
- Title Insurance
- Types of Home Ownership
- Viewing an Open House
Use this helpful checklist as a reminder of the things you need to do before you move. For detailed moving information and a FREE, instant moving quote please click here.
Book the movers
You can choose to have the movers pack everything, or just the breakables, or you can pack yourself. It's a good idea to obtain estimates from several different companies.
If you own your present home- Arrange to have your gas, water, and electric meters read on the day you leave and have the bills forwarded to your new address.
- Have your oil tank read and filled before your sale closes, and provide a receipt to your legal professional if required.
- If the water heater or furnace is rented, arrange for a transfer of the rental agreement to the purchaser.
- Disconnect your telephone, cable TV, and water softener.
Give necessary written notice to your landlord and make arrangements for the return of any monies you have on deposit.
At your new homeMake arrangements for the gas and electric utilities, water softener, telephone and cable TV to be connected on the day the sale closes.
General- Get "Change of Address" cards from the post office and send out well before moving day.
- Have the post office forward your mail to your new address.
- Cancel any contracted services and pre-authorized cheques.
- Inform gardening, dry cleaning, garbage pick-up, newspapers, magazines, diaper and other home services. Arrange for service at your new address.
- Obtain a letter of introduction from your current branch to help establish new accounts. Transfer trust or bank accounts and securities.
- Cancel or transfer social, athletic, civic, religious or business affiliations and memberships.
- Arrange for transfer of medical, dental, prescription and optical records.
- Change the address on your driver's license(s) effective the day of the move.
- Collect all items out for cleaning, repair or storage. e.g. fur coats, dry cleaning.
- Make special arrangements for the moving of perishables, such as plants.
- Make special arrangements for the moving of your pets.
- Dispose safely of all flammable liquids as it is illegal for movers to carry them.