Genesis, LLC, Realtors
BJ McGivern

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Six Week Checklist for a Good Move

Six weeks before move
Four weeks before move
Three weeks before move
Two weeks before move
One week before move
Moving day

Six Weeks Before Move:

  • Call for moving estimates.
  • Call the Chamber Of Commerce and Visitors & Convention Bureau in your new town and get their new resident information packages.
  • Inventory all household items to be moved, and start packing NOW!
  • Remove all items from basement, storage sheds, attics, and plan a garage sale or charity donation for all items you don't want to move.
  • Start using things up that you can't move, like cleaning supplies and frozen food.
  • Discuss tax-related moving expenses, liabilities, and deductions with your tax advisor.
  • Make a list of all people/organizations to contact about change of address.
  • Complete U.S. Postal Service change of address forms and mail them to all applicable publications, stores and organizations.
  • Get copies of (or arrange for transfer at both ends of move) all school, medical, dental, veterinary, legal, and accounting records.
  • Contact insurance agents to transfer or cancel coverage.
  • If it's a company move, check with your employer to find out what moving expenses they cover.
  • Get a mail subscription for the local paper in your new location to familiarize yourself with the new community, its activities and issues.
  • Locate and obtain all automobile licensing and registration information.

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Four Weeks Before Move:

  • Get an itemized list of all moving related costs and review with mover, including packing, loading, special charges, insurance, vehicles (if needed), etc.
  • Contact all current and new location utility companies (gas, water, electric, cable TV, phone & trash collection) to set connect/disconnect dates. Remember to keep current utilities hooked up until move day.
  • Make arrangements for relocation of pets and plants.
  • Move valuables to safe deposit box to prevent loss during move.
  • If you are packing yourself, acquire packing materials/boxes and pack items you won't need for the next month.
  • If professional mover is packing your goods, schedule packing day(s) 1 or 2 days before move.
  • Prepare any mowers, snow blowers, boats, snowmobiles (or other vehicles you won't be using before the move) for the move by servicing and draining gas and oil, to prevent a moving van fire.
  • Repair, send out for re-upholstery, or clean furniture, drapes, carpeting as needed.

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Three Weeks Before Move:

  • Make travel arrangements for family for moving trip, allow for unexpected delays and cash needs that often occur in moves and house closings.
  • Collect all important papers (insurance, will, deeds, stocks, etc.).
  • Arrange to close all local bank accounts and open new ones in new location.

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Two Weeks Before Move:

  • Prepare auto(s) for trip to new home. Check tires and have vehicles serviced.
  • Terminate newspaper and other delivery services at old address.
  • Give away all plants you don't intend to move.
  • If you're moving out of a building with elevators, arrange with management for use of elevators on move day.
  • Schedule for appliance disconnects on moving day or the day before the move, if necessary.
  • Contact your moving company counselor to review and confirm all arrangements for your move.
  • Withdraw contents of any safe deposit boxes, return library books & rental video tapes, pick up any dry cleaning, etc.
  • Prepare specific directions to your new home for your moving company, including your travel itinerary and emergency numbers.

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One Week Before Move:

  • Defrost refrigerator/freezer.
  • Plan simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances.
  • Make plans for care of small children on moving day.
  • Transfer or withdraw all funds from local banks.
  • Separate cartons and luggage items you need for personal travel so they don't get packed on the truck.
  • Pack a box of items you will need immediately upon arrival at your new home and have movers put this box on last (clearly mark box as PACK THIS LAST or UNPACK THIS FIRST) or take it with you.
  • Have appliances disconnected and prepared for move.
  • Set aside one room for packers and movers to work in freely.
  • Arrange to have utilities turned on at new home.
  • Notify friends and neighbors of new address and phone number (if available).
  • Fill any necessary prescriptions, medications needed for the next two weeks.
  • Set aside manuals and instructions for your current home for new owner.
  • Do NOT disconnect your telephone until the day after loading.

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Moving Day:

  • Plan on spending entire day at house with movers. Don't leave until movers have gone.
  • Record all utility meter readings (gas, electric, water).
  • Stay with moving van driver to oversee inventory of goods.
  • Give moving van driver directions to new home and numbers where you can be reached prior to delivery.
  • Get routing information from moving van driver.
  • Review carefully and sign bill of lading and inventory, and keep your copy in a safe place until all charges have been paid and all claims (if any) have been settled.
  • Make final walk-through of house, including basement, attic and closets, to make sure it's empty.
  • Lock all windows and doors, and drop off keys with the agent, neighbor or new owner.

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What my clients are saying  

BJ always has his clients as a first priority. His willingness to answer every question and find the answer if it is unknown is amazing. He is a hard worker!

 

~ Ted Schuler

My wife and I were moving to Topeka from out of town. BJ was given to me from a work colleague. I'm glad he did. Professional, sense of urgency and willing to really set down with us and explain the properties. Knows the market extensively. I've held Executive level positions for a number of years. I would replicate how BJ conducts himself to my team. Highly recommend him.

 

~ Todd Morrissey

We had a good experience with BJ. He was very knowledgeable of the market and put his clients needs first the whole way thru. He was patient and extremely flexible with his schedule while we searched for our home for 6 months. BJ would be a great realtor to partner with for your next home purchase or sale.

 

~ Randy Haas

Thank you for everything especially for dealing with the Lawyer. You went above and beyond. By the way, Sheila is a good investment. She's a hard worker and sweet to deal with. You're the man! I'll tell everyone I know to give you a call if they're selling or buying. Thanks for the gift card, you did not have to do that. Your service was exemplary. Finally, I wish you and yours well. If I ever need an agent again you're it.

 

~ Chuck Reed

BJ goes above and beyond to make sure that your home is sold and that all details of the sale are taken care of properly. He prices the houses fairly and provides honest feedback on items that will make your home attractive to buyers. BJ has sold two house for us now and did an excellent job. Best agent in Topeka.

 

~ Bobbi Mariani

BJ is good people. Sold my old house for me and sold me my current one. VERY responsive to wants/needs and didn't try to push stuff he knew I wasn't interested in.

 

~ Scott Scurlock

Love working with BJ. Bj is very tentative and respectful of my time. Great negotiation skills!

 

~ Micah Boulanger

BJ has been my family's agent for nearly ten years. He's amazing, both as a buyer's agent and a seller's. He listens and genuinely cares about the needs of his clients, and follows through, making the process as painless as possible. I highly recommend him.

 

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