www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Tuesday, December 22, 2009 · 14 Preparing for your move 1. Book the Movers You can choose to have your movers pack everything, or just the breakables, or you can pack yourself. It is a good idea to obtain estimates from several different companies and ask for complete references. 2. If You Own Your Present Home · Arrange to have your gas, water and hydro meters read on the day you leave and forward the bill to your new address. · Have the oil tank read and filled before your sale closes (unless stipulated otherwise in the offer). · If the water heater or furnace is rented, arrange for a transfer of the rental agreement to the purchaser. · Disconnect your telephone, cable and water softener. 3. If You Rent Your Present Home Give necessary written notice to your landlord and make arrangements for the return of any money you have on deposit. 4. At Your New Home Make arrangements for the gas and electric utilities, water softener, telephone and cable to be connected on the day the sale closes. 5. General · Get change of address cards from the post office and send out well before moving day. · Have the post office forward your mail to your new address. · Cancel any contracted services and pre-authorized cheques. · Inform gardening, dry cleaning, garbage pick-up, newspapers, magazines and other home services. Arrange for service at your new address. · Cancel or transfer social, athletic, civic, religious or business affiliations and memberships. · Arrange for transfer of medical, Mary Ann Schiralli REAL Advice May the Christmas Season bring happiness and joy to you this year! From all of us at RE/MAX Aboutowne. 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Mary Ann Schiralli is a top producing realtor and a member of the prestigious Hall Of Fame. Mary Ann is also a recipient of the coveted Chairman's Club Award, which is reserved for those who achieve an elite level sales volume, & is the 2nd highest Re/max award level recognized worldwide! For more information, contact Mary Ann Schiralli, RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage at 905-338-9000 or www.maryannschiralli.com. Making an offer and the process When it comes time to determining the dollar amount of your offer, your RE/MAX Associate can provide information on the prices of similar homes that are currently on the market and those that have sold recently in the surrounding area. Then you'll be better prepared to make an informed decision. Find out how motivated the seller is. The house may have been on the market for quite some time and the vendor may have other obligations. Find out if the asking price has been reduced. It's also good to know when and for how much the vendors purchased the home. Vendors who have accumulated considerable equity will be willing to bargain more than those who may be faced with an overall loss. You'll probably wish to make an initial offer that is lower that what you would actually be willing to pay. Once you have decided on the initial price, terms and conditions, your RE/MAX Associate will communicate your offer, sometimes known as an offer to purchase to the seller, or the seller's representative, on your behalf. Provided by www.remax-oa.com Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage Independently owned and operated 67 Lakeshore Road. W. 905.338.9000 905.842.7000 418-2 N. Service Rd. E www.remaxaboutowne.com Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our family to yours. Thank you to all of our clients for your business and support during the past successful year, we have very much enjoyed working with you. 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