RiverValleyHome Buyer & Seller Information - Arkansas Real Estate for sale in the Scenic River Valley of Arkansas. Includes the cities/towns of Russellville, London, Pottsville Dover and Dardanelle in Arkansas. Debbie Moody Weibler is Executive Broker for RE/MAX First Realty in Russellville Arkansas
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Relocation Tips
The following check list will assist in making the relocation process more organized. An important aspect of a successful move is pre-planning.

Find out what to do before the move and things you may overlook on moving day. Also, prepare yourself with the minimal necessities during the moving process. Finally, plan ahead and prepare your new residence for your arrival.

What to do before moving day:
Schedule rental truck and/or moving company as soon as you can. Remember that the RiverValleyHome Team has a 16' enclosed moving truck freely available for our customer's use. It's scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Begin gathering packing supplies and start packing early.
If you are renting, notify your landlord or management company at least 4 weeks in advance.
Contact utility companies and schedule readout/transfer dates. These include water, electricity, gas, cable, trash service, telephone, etc. You'll want the readout/transfer date to be the date you take or give possession of the property.
Call your local phone company at least two weeks before your move to either transfer your number or request a new number for your new home.
Arrange for cable installation at your new address.
Notify post office of new address and mail change of address forms at least one month in advance.
If you have pets and/or plants, you may need to arrange for their transfer. Many moving companies will not move them for you.
Specific Tasks You Don't Want to Overlook
If you are traveling a great distance, have your vehicle serviced 2 weeks in advance.
Make hotel reservations if you are traveling long distance or are unable to move in to your residence right away.
On moving day carry hard-to-replace items with you, such as jewelry, family photos, etc.
Make sure to back-up your computer files before you disconnect and pack it away.
Last Minute Tasks for the Day of the Move
Pack a survival kit with enough essentials to tide you and your family over for at least 24 hours:
· Personal needs - eyeglasses, medication, extra clothes, etc
· Bathroom needs - towels, soap, toilet paper, etc.
· Cleaning needs - sponges, cleaners, broom, dustpan, etc.
· Kitchen needs - snacks, drinks, disposable utensils, cups, and plates, etc.
· Basic tools - hammer, screwdrivers (phillips head & flat head), knife, tape, etc.
· Payment for movers.
· Keys and directions to your new home.
Responsibilities at your future address:
Arrange to register your children in new school(s).
Familiarize your children with their new environment.
Put together your childrens' and your own health records - keep these handy during your move.
Look for new doctors and dentists.
Update or open new bank accounts.
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