It is a big step to move, and you deserve all the help you can get!  If you are moving from one state to another, from a foreign country, or just across Atlanta, there is so much to do and, to remember to do!  You need a Real Estate Planner to get you where you want to be, smoothly and safely.

I’m happy to provide you with a few of the tools you need to prepare in the pages below.  There are other places on my website that will be of interest to you: Neighborhood Info Kits, Buying a Home Help, Selling a Home Help, Home Buyer Information, Home Seller Information, Moving with Pets, Moving with Kids, not to mention finding a quality home in the right location with the best schools, and dealing with the new 2008 Georgia contracts!  So many things to think about!  I have it all organized for you and I am ready to help you through the process! 

Once you’ve armed yourself with a little bit of knowledge and are ready to act, give me a call as someone to be on your side for a smoother, faster, less stressful transaction.

I look forward to working for you!

Janet

1.  Anything Perishable!  Plants, Pets, Frozen Food, Open Food Containers, Anything from Your Refrigerator.  You must be responsible for these items by carrying them with you in the car, or give them to neighbors or family, or throw them out!  PLEASE... do not throw out your pets... take them with you or ship them with special handling.  Resources are on my page 'Moving With Pets .'

2.  Movers will not take hazardous materials, such as;
         Paints, thinners, oils, varnishes
         Motor fuels and oils
         Aerosol cans, including hair spray
         Candles
         Explosives, including fire crackers
         Corrosives

3.  Any bottled goods or food in glass jars

4.  Potentially harmful liquids, such as nail polish remover, bleach, or perfume.

5.  Check with the state and/or the movers regarding regulations governing the transportation of firearms and ammunitions.

6.  Small Items of Value, such as; Jewelry and Furs, Stamp and Coin Collections, Notes, Securities, Stock Certificates, Unused Tickets, Precious Stones, other Rare or Irreplaceable Objects.

Also, please check the insurance coverage.  Make sure you are also covered by your homeowner's insurance.  Even if you buy insurance through the moving company, they have a low amount of coverage.

The last move I did, we had to put our things in storage for 3 weeks, which is a whole other story.  They lost my 8-foot Heritage couch which was worth over $11,000 at the time.  Many other items were lost and others were broken.  We had paid extra for insurance, and thought we were covered.  Well, that coverage was only $8500!  To claim more, we would have to prove that we had purchased the items, and that they were not broken prior to the move.  Who can do that?  So, just read the fine print when you contract with a moving company.  This was a well-known national company that we had used.

Planning To Relocate?  Keep the following supplies and accessories on hand:
	Boxes, all sizes
	Bubble wrap or other cushioning material
	Marking pens
	Tape Measure
	Furniture pads or old blankets
	Money and credit cards