GETTING READY TO MOVE

by Dorothy DeMarco and Letricia Casson. Brokers                                          

  At least one month prior to moving into your new home, decide which items are going with you and which are going to charity, a garage sale, or the dump. When it comes to packing, tackle the job one room at a time. Begin with the least used items in the garage, basement and attic. Then proceed through the living/dinning rooms, great room, bedrooms, and finally the kitchen. Use a variety of cartons, sealing tape and marking pen. Use either bubble wrap or newsprint for protective wrap (avoid newspaper, which contains ink). Try to arrive at your new home one day before your belongings to check that the utilities are connected and major appliances are in their correct places.

  Your real estate professional can give you some additional tips on preparing for your big move. Though it may be tempting to write an inventory on each carton, it's safest to only number them and identify the contents only on a master list (that stays with you). When the truck arrives at its destination, make sure you can account for all the cartons. For help with all your real estate needs, call TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES & PROPERTIES

  Hint: Tranfer your homeowner insurance to your new home for the day of your arrival to protect your home and personal property from fire and theft.

Dorothy DeMarco and Letricia Casson
TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES & PROPERTIES
1343 Crosby Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.
(718) 904-7700
E-mail: towncountryhomes@aol.com