Tucson Real Estate - Buyers - Moving In!

1. If you haven't done so already, change your address with the post office. Follow these links:

Change of address form
Post Office Locator

2. Transfer utility connections to your name as soon as you move in to your new home. Depending on your area, you usually have a set amount of time to transfer the account into your name before your service is suspended. Follow these links to transfer your utilities:

Transfer Utility Connections
Directory of Natural Gas Providers
Directory of Water Providers
Directory of Electricity Providers
Directory of Waste Management Providers

For all other utilities not listed in the above links, check your local yellow pages for a list of local providers.

3. Save all the papers associated with your new home. This includes all contracts, cancelled checks, sales receipts, owner's manuals, and home warranty documents. Make sure that you read all of your product and home warranty documents to ensure you know what to do in case something goes wrong.

4. Keep track of your moving expenses since they can sometimes be tax deductible.

5. Locate and contact your local DMV to change your driver's license and vehicle information. Follow this link to find the DMV in your area:

DMV Directory

6. Notify friends and family that you have moved. Use the ZipRealty return address labels you receive in the mail to notify people of your address change.

7. Find local information on schools, libraries, community activities, and local businesses through your local chamber of commerce website. Follow this link for a directory of chamber of commerce websites.
Chamber of Commerce Directory

8. If necessary, find a new doctor and dentist around your home. Don't forget to provide them with your medical history records. In case of an emergency, it also doesn't hurt to locate the nearest hospital in your area. Follow these links to search for providers in your area.
Search for Doctors
Search for Dentists
Search for Hospitals

9. If you have 401K plans with previous employers, be sure to notify the plan administrator that you have moved.

10. Register to vote in your new community. Follow this link to register in your area.

These tips brought to you courtesy of ZipRealty inc.