Relocation Information
Send your friends
& family members that are moving all over the U.S. to our
relocation department..........
Buying or
selling a house all over the nation, we can help!
First call
Gerald McCauley (859.396.5507),
gmccauley@milestonerc.com with all family or friends that
are buying or selling a home. We belong to a network
called, Leading Real Estate Companies of the WorldTM,
that allows us to have access to the best agents in the nation
to represent your family and friends.
Q: What are
the benefits for the home seller?
A: The home
seller benefits are:
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Access to more
(qualified) buyers who are referred by other Network
affiliates and corporate clients
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Help at their
destination, if needed
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Quality
household moving services at substantial discounts
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Expansive
internet marketing via RELO® Home Search
Q: What
are the benefits for the home buyer?
A:
The home buyer benefits are:
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Being able to identify a top
broker in the new location even before the first visit
there!
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Obtaining information on the
new area prior to the home finding trip
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Confidence that they will be
assisted by a quality firm in the destination area
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Access to a knowledgeable and
trained relocation staff in the area
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Quality household moving
services at substantial discounts
In Search of a
New Residence
Subscribe to the area's local newspaper in advance of your move. It
usually contains a large real estate section, which can be very
helpful in giving you some idea of the type of housing available in
the new city, as well as other useful information. Arrange for a
house-hunting trip to your new city.
When looking for a new home, take along a tape measure and a list of
the exact dimensions of each of your major appliances and other
large pieces of furniture. Measure the areas provided for them to be
sure your appliances and furniture will fit. Establish credit in the
new city. Ask your banker for a referral to a correspondent bank and
to act as a credit reference.
Preplanning Your Move
Plan the move as early as possible. If you are able to move at any
time of the year, don't wait until summer, the peak-moving season.
Consider also that the first and last few days of the month are
extra busy. If you plan to sell your house, get it on the market as
soon as possible. If renting, give your landlord timely notice of
your moving date.
Keep a record of all expenses related to the move, some of which may
be tax deductible. Fill out the Personal Household Inventory for
each room. This is important for establishing the amount of declared
valuation for the shipment, and as a permanent inventory for
insurance purposes. List, as nearly as possible, the year of
purchase and original cost of each item. Attach any invoices or
records of purchase to the completed inventory. Prepare a separate
high-value inventory if the shipment will contain articles of
"extraordinary" value. The following list includes items that might
fall into this category:
* Antiques
* Art Collections
* Cameras
* China Collections
* Computer Equipment
* Crystal
* Figurines
* Firearms
* Jewelry
* Manuscripts
* Oriental Rugs
* Silver
* Stones Or Gems
* Tapestries
* TVs Or Stereos
Estimate of Moving Costs
Unless you have been given a binding estimate where a firm cost is
established in advance, the exact cost of a move cannot be
determined until after the shipment has been loaded on the van and
weighed. The weight on which charges are based is calculated by
weighing the van before and after loading. The total cost of the
move will include transportation charges, any charges for declared
valuation, plus charges for any extra services performed at your
request. All of these charges are based on tariff rate schedules.
Owner's Responsibility: It is the owner's responsibility to see that
your mechanical, electrical equipment and appliances are properly
serviced for shipping prior to the arrival of the moving van. For
safe moving, have these items prepared by a licensed or properly
trained technician. This service may be performed by a technician of
your choice or by qualified personnel of the moving company. If the
owner has failed to have an item serviced, the van operator may load
and haul it, but will mark the inventory sheet, "Not Serviced-Loaded
at Owner's Risk."
*Six to Eight Weeks before Moving Day: Have the moving company
conduct a household goods survey in order to furnish you with a
written estimate, although the final cost will depend on the actual
weight of your household goods after they are loaded on the van.
* Before the moving company arrives, inspect the property. Include
the garage, patio and any storage shed. Decide what to move and what
to discard.
Remember the cost of moving an item may be greater than the cost
of replacing it.
* Decide whether you want to do any of the packing, or have it all
done by the moving company's experienced personnel.
Show the moving company everything that is to be moved. Specify
articles that are to be packed so the estimate will include these
charges. Any items that are later added to the shipment will add to
the cost estimate.
Transfer of Personal Records
* Arrange for closing or transfer of charge accounts.
* Check personal insurance policies to see whether moving is
covered.
*Transfer fire, theft and other personal property insurance to
ensure coverage at the new home.
* Obtain transcripts of the children's school records and
credentials from school authorities.
* Gather medical and dental records including vaccination data,
medical prescriptions, dates of last examinations, history of past
illnesses and so on.
* Ask your doctor and dentist to recommend colleagues in the new
city. Be sure to check current telephone numbers and addresses of
physicians, dentist and hospital, which will help when transferring
your records.
* Obtain letters of introduction from your church, organization,
club, and business associates.
* Transfer, sell or resign memberships in clubs or associations.
Report your move to any lending agency with which you do business. A
lender's permission may be required to move personal property in
which the lender has an interest.
Four to Six Weeks before Moving Day
Planning Your Packing: If you plan to do the packing yourself, start
collecting suitable containers. You can purchase specialized
containers from most moving companies, such as:
* Small cartons for heavy items (books, record albums, and tools).
* Wardrobe containers
* Large cartons for bulky items (pillows, blankets, and stuffed
toys).
* Medium-sized cartons for bulkier but not so heavy items (towels,
linens, and small appliances)
Collect other packing materials:
* White paper
* Tissue paper
* Paper towels
* Non printed paper (Usually can purchase this from your local
newspaper at a very reasonable price)
* Newspapers
* Tape or Strong twine for sealing containers
* Scissors or Sharp knife (keep out of children's reach)
* Felt marker to mark containers
* Notebook & Pencil for listing contents
* Labels or Stickers (Available from moving company)
Set goals and deadlines to ensure that all packing is completed by
moving day. You may want to pack one room per week.
Attach a list of contents to each carton. Separate and mark goods
that will go into storage. Consider having a garage sale to dispose
of unwanted items. If you donate clothing or household goods to
charitable organizations, get receipts showing their approximate
value for tax deductions?
Remember that the cost of moving an item may be greater than the
cost of replacing it. Begin to use up large supplies of canned goods
and frozen foods. Buy only what will be used before moving.
Places To Notify of Impending Address Change:
*Utilities
* Electric
* Gas
* Water
* Telephone
* Fuel
* Trash removal
Professional Services:
* Doctor
* Dentist
* Accountant
* Lawyer
* Real estate Agent
* Stock broker
* Insurance Agents:
* Life
* Health
* Fire
* Auto
* Boat
Established Business Accounts:
* Credit Cards
* Motor Vehicle Department
* Finance Companies
* Banks
* Department Stores
Government and Public Offices:
* Social Security Administration
* Federal and state income tax offices
Publications:
* Newspapers
* Magazines
* Professional and trade
* Credit Card Companies:
* Bank cards
* Oil companies
* Store cards
* Other cards
Miscellaneous
* Relatives and friends
* Business associates
* Book and record clubs
* Schools and colleges
* Church
*Landlord, if you are a tenant
*Tenants, if you are a landlord
Two to Three Weeks before Moving Day:
Let the post office know your moving date and new address. If you do
not have a permanent address by the time you move, the post office
will hold your mail and forward it upon written instructions from
you. Phone the local business office of the Telephone Company.
They can make arrangements for service in your new home and, on
request, give out your new number when your present number is
called.
Contact all service companies as listed:
* Electric
* Gas
* Water
* Fuel
* Cable TV
If possible, arrange to have utilities connected before your
arrival.
Make family travel plans. Reserve air or rail transportation and
hotel accommodations as needed. Have your car prepared for the trip-tires, brakes,
lubrication, oil change, and tune-up-as needed. Dispose of
flammables such as fireworks, cleaning fluids, matches, acids,
pressure cans or paint thinner. Drain oil and fuel from your power
mower and other machinery. Discard partly used cans of oil, paint,
syrup or any other substance that may leak. Carefully tape-seal and
place in individual waterproof bags any jars of liquids or
semi-liquids you do not wish to discard. Have rugs cleaned that are
to be moved. Leave them rolled and wrapped when they are returned
from the cleaners. If draperies are to be moved, have them cleaned
and ready for alterations that might be needed in your new home.
Collect items that are being cleaned stored or repaired (clothing,
shoes, watches). Empty your locker at any club you are a member of.
Return library books and anything borrowed from friends or
neighbors. Also collect things you may have loaned.
Decide what to do with your houseplants.
Set a date with a reliable service person to prepare your appliances
for shipment, preferably the day before the move. Depending on the
appliance, post service may be needed for refrigerator, freezer,
range, washer, dryer and others. For more information, request a
free booklet, generally provided by most Home Moving companies.
Pianos and organs need to be prepared for moving by a specialized
technician. Make arrangements to have utilities disconnected on
moving day:
* Electric
* Gas
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