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Moving Tips: Checklist

The team at Tenants Direct understands that moving can often become time consuming and over bearing when you lack assistance. We are familiar with this because we too, frequently relocate within and to new cities which allows us to realize the advantages of utilizing Tenants Direct when in transition. As a result we found it helpful to provide you with a few tips to consider the next time you begin the moving process:

Location, Location, Location... Identify the keys areas you frequent the most and what price you would like to spend each month for your new apartment or home?

This will allow you to select an area of town that is convenient to either work or nightlife and still fits into your budget.

Additional tips include:

• Do I need a one bedroom, two, or three bedroom?
• Will all of my furniture fit?
• Will I need to be close to friends?
• Should I be close to the babysitter?
• How long do I want the lease?
• Ask the property representative when specific units will be available.
• Will I like garden style or loft style apartments, high-rise/mid-rise condos, townhouses or home for rent?
• Are heat, water, and garbage included in rent?
• Do I want:
• wood floors or carpet?
• to live on the first, second, third floor, etc?
• a lot of closet space?
• high speed internet connections?
• elevators or stairs?
• a garage, covered parking or parking garage?
• a laundry facility or will I have my own washer and dryer?
• a grocery, bank, post office, etc in close proximity?
• a microwave or will I bring one?
• a pet friendly property?
• Does my company qualify for preferred employee discount?
• Will I need to be close to the airport?
• Do I need mass transit?
• Do I have enough for the deposit?

It's time to move. Once you have selected the location, its time to consider how you plan to move your belongings into the new place:

Please remember Tenants Direct has a team of professional, licensed and insured movers with over 20 years of combined experience in local and long distance residential, commercial and corporate relocation moving services. Schedule A Move Today!

Additional tips include:

• How many moving boxes will I need?
• Review all rooms, cabinets and other household items to determine the appropriate amount.
• How much packing tape is needed?
• Do I need bubble wrap?
• Bubble wrap is useful for large and expensive items such as: TVs, stereo equipment, dining and bedroom furniture.
• Do I need to have a garage sale?
• Should I donate any clothes or other household items to Goodwill or the Salvation Army?
• This is a great way to receive income tax deductions.

• Plan ahead and order your MOVING SUPPLIES at least one week in advance, if needed.

Getting Settled... After you move in, be sure to make the necessary arrangements to guarantee the completion of a successful and smooth relocation:

Tenants Direct recommends everyone to get insurance coverage. Both Home Insurance and Renters insurance is an inexpensive way to protect your home and personal items. Renters Insurance is less than $8 a month in most cases. It covers your valued home items and heirlooms up to $50,000 or more along with $100,000 of personal injury insurance and $50,000 worth of property damage insurance. Get a free insurance quote in minutes from the top insurance companies in the nation. Compare Quotes Today!

Additional tips include:

• Be sure to fill out a change of address form at your local post office.
• Contact local utility, cable and phone companies to connect service.
• Contact banking institution to update checking and/or saving accounts.