Ahhh, success! You have sold your old residence and you are moving into your new home. It feels good, but there are so many things to do. The moving of your furniture and belongings is just part of it. Here are a two suggestions of some frequently over-looked items.
1. Mail re-direction with Canada Post
Quite often I see people that get mail re-direction done but haven’t planned it out well enough. Keep a detailed list of what mail you have changed the address for. Then, keep track of any mail that is forwarded to your new address by Canada Post and get it changed too.
Note: If you use a “super mailbox” (group mailbox) to get your mail then don’t forget about the key. Leave the box location and number with the key. Alternatively, the new homeowner can contact Canada Post. They will re-key (change the lock) for their box in the super mailbox, at No Charge.
2. Re-Key / Change the Locks on Your New Home
This is not done by a lot of new homeowners. It should be. You don’t know how many keys are out there for your new home. There are two ways to do this:
a) call a locksmith to come over and change the insides of the locks and to make new keys. This is the easiest way. Or
b) go to your nearest home renovation supply store and buy new dead-bolt and handle locks. You can switch them out yourself. (Don’t forget to change the code on the remote controls for the garage door opener too)
Either way, do it. You may have liked the sellers, but maybe they didn’t change them when they bought the home. Your safety is too important.
These are but two of many things to remember when moving. Please contact me if your looking to buy or sell a home. I have the experience to help you.
Ben Officer, CD REALTOR®
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