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Sellers: What You Need to Leave Behind When You Move
So, your home is off the market, and you're headed to the closing table. Did you know there are certain items you should leave behind when you sell your home? It's typical for homeowners to think that everything within their property belongs to them. However, some items transfer to the new owners once you sign on that dotted line.
It can be challenging to decide what you should and should not leave behind for the new owners. Our agents can help you figure out what items can't be removed from the property to ensure you're not left with any liabilities.
While there are no hard and fast rules that outline what you need to leave, some general rules of thumb can help you out.
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So Long Apartment Life; Hello Homeownership
Whether it's for a new job, recent marriage, expanding family, change of scenery, or just the need for more space, becoming a first-time homeowner is one of life's exciting big moments. There's a lot to love about moving from an apartment to a house. You can remodel your house to reflect your taste, and that man cave, vegetable garden, or patio you've been dreaming of is one step closer to happening. But owning a house comes with much more responsibilities that you should be aware of to make the transition as easy as possible. Our agents have compiled a detailed apartment to house checklist to help you succeed in your exploit.
- Notify Your Landlord
When it comes time to move out, giving your landlord advance notice is a mandatory step in the process. It's important to know what your lease says about when and how you should give notice. As a general rule, write a formal letter to your landlord at least 30 days before your planned move. The letter should include the date of your letter, the name of your landlord or property management, property address and unit number, the date you intend to move, your intention to move, and a request for knowing about your security deposit. Sign the letter and deliver it to your landlord by certified mail or in person as you pay your monthly rent.
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Why You Still Have Work to Do When You Hire Movers
You've found your dream home from a selection of Bakersfield homes for sale, hired a moving company, set a moving date, and now you think you're all set for the move. Not so fast! Even if you've booked a full-service move, there are several things you need to do before the big day to help avoid accidents, damage, setbacks, delays, and misunderstandings. Here's our agents' list of tasks you need to take care of before the movers arrive.
- Clean and Organize
When preparing for movers, you want to make sure that all items that will put on the moving truck are clean, dry, and in good condition. Commit yourself to tackling one cleaning project a day. You can empty drawers, bookshelves, and cupboards; wash all linens and towels; throw out the garbage and wash trash cans; clean out your closets; fold your bedding and strip the mattress; and drain out of any fuel-powered tool. Get rid of explosive, flammable, and corrosive items that your movers won't ship like fertilizers, car batteries, chemicals, propane tanks, motor oils, pesticides, and antifreeze.