Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Vero Beach, Florida

North A1A Office
772.234.3801

Commercial Group
772.231.6144

Cardinal Drive Office
772.231.4712

Fax Number
772.231.3726

MOVING CHECKLIST & USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

BEFORE YOU LEAVE:
Address Change

Post Office: Give forwarding address

Charge Accounts, Credit Cards

Subscriptions: Notice requires several weeks

Friends and Relatives

Bank

Transfer funds, arrange check-cashing in new city

Arrange credit references

Insurance

Notify company of new location for coverages:

Life, Health, Fire & Auto

Utility Companies

Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel, garbage

Get refunds on any deposits made

Delivery Service

Laundry, newspaper, changeover of services

Medical, Dental, Prescription Histories

Ask Doctor and Dentist for referrals; transfer needed prescriptions, eyeglasses,

X-rays. Obtain birth records, medical records, etc.

Pets

Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations, tags, etc.

And Don't Forget To:

Empty freezer; plan use of foods

Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Place charcoal inside to dispel odors.

Have appliances serviced for moving

Remember arrangements for TV and antenna

Clean rugs or clothing before moving; have them moving-wrapped

Check with your Moving Counselor; insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, various shipping papers, method and time of expected payment

Plan for special care needs of infants or pets

AND ON MOVING DAY:

Carry enough cash or travelers checks to cover cost of moving services and expenses until you make banking connections in your new city

Carry jewelry and documents yourself; or use registered mail

Plan for transporting pets; they are poor traveling companions, if unhappy

Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds

Let a close friend or relative know route and schedule you will travel including overnight stops; use him or her as message headquarters

Double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty

Leave all old keys needed by new tenant or owner with Realtor® or neighbor

AND AT YOUR NEW ADDRESS:

Obtain certified check or cashiers check necessary for closing Real Estate

Transaction

Check on service of telephone, gas, electricity, water and garbage

Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace

Have appliances checked

Ask Mail Carrier for mail he or she may be holding for your arrival

Have new address recorded on driver's license

Visit city offices and register for voting

when getting new license plate

Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor club membership

Apply for state driver's license

Arrange for medical services: Doctor, Dentist, Veterinarian, etc.

UTILTIES:
There are two providers of electricity in Indian River County.
City of Vero Beach Power supplies electricity for the City of Vero Beach and the immediate area. Florida Power and Light services all other areas of the County.

City of Vero Beach Power (772) 978-5151

Florida Power and Light (800) 226-3545

TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
BellSouth
3300 Okeechobee Rd. Rm. # 119
Ft. Pierce, FL 34947
Phone: (772) 466-9031
Fax: (772) 466-0199

CABLE SYSTEMS:
Comcast
940 12th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 567-3473
Fax: (772) 778-9635

CLEANING SERVICES:

Beachland Cleaning Service
1872 Commerce Ave Ste A
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 569-0799
Fax: (772) 569-0893

DomestiClean
2015 9th St SW, Suites G&H
Vero Beach, FL 32962
Phone: (772) 562-7417
Fax: (772) 794-2905

The Royal Maid Service
953 Old Dixie Highway, B11
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (772) 569-4402
Fax: (772) 569-4403