MOVING OUT OF YOUR SOLD HOME

Once subjects have been removed, legal documents signed and funds transferred, the sale of your home is considered complete. It’s time to start packing for your move.

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SET UP UTILITIES

When you’re on the move, there’s a lot to think about; first and foremost, make sure that your new home has the essentials: Power and Heat.

Companies like BC Hydro, New Westminster Electric, and Fortis BC have made it very easy to transfer or set up service at your new home.  Click the links below to take a look at the steps involved…

BC Hydro
New Westminster Electric
Fortis BC Natural Gas

CHANGE OF ADDRESS CHECKLIST

When you’re on the move, there’s a lot to think about; first and foremost, make sure that your mail follows you to your new address! Check out Canada Post Moving Checklist or our G+D Change of Address Checklist

ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES

Moving within BC? Quickly and easily update your address in seven steps using Address Change BC.

You can also change your address over the phone 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday:
Vancouver: 604 775-0011
Elsewhere in BC: 1 866 775-0011

Hot Tip: Mail Forwarding through Canada Post’s mail forwarding service. It’s an ideal way to make sure that you don’t miss anything important!

Hot Tip: Change of Address Cards Change of address cards can be found free at your local post office. Simply add postage and send!

POSSESSION DATE

The only thing left to do now is hand over the keys on the Possession Date. Your Realtor will make those arrangements.

Congratulations! You’ve sold your home!

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“Thank you so very much for helping us purchase our first home! We truly appreciate your hard work and honesty. Looking forward to finding our next home with you next time”
John & Taneem
“Thank you so very much for helping us purchase our first home! We truly appreciate your hard work and honesty. Looking forward to finding our next home with you next time”
Jinsil & Zubin
“Thanks for all your hard work James. You’ve been very patient with us, and we had a much better experience with you than our previous realtor. Keep doing what you’re doing…”
Jen
“Wow! What an amazing Realtor you are. Phenomenal in both selling and purchasing of homes this year for our family. You are laid back and efficient at your job and with your clients. It has been a great experience to have worked with you. I will recommend you to all our friends and you will be our Realtor for life!”
Nadine & Princeton
“We want to send you a heartfelt thanks for everything you did for us during the whole process of selling our home. It was a stressful time for us but you made the process so much easier. We very much appreciate the extra time you put into easing our concerns.”
Brett & Paige
“Thank you so much for your excellent job in selling my Dad’s property in Renaissance Square. The sale was quick, efficient and well communicated to all involved and we were happy with the selling price. Additionally, your thoughtfulness helped immensely to ease any concerns of my Dad, myself and my brother. Your additional help in identifying service and tradespeople to help with the process was also greatly appreciated. I would have no hesitation in referring you to friends and family.”
Claudia
“We always felt we were in great hands and that you always maintained all of our interests as a top priority. It was a pleasure to see your professionalism and thoughtfulness combined. It was really appreciated.”
Stephen Loyd
“We absolutely love our place!. Often, we can’t believe we live here… We recommend you every time a friend is looking for a Realtor and will continue to do so. We really appreciated everything you did for us and for making the whole affair rather painless.”
Shawna & Scot
“…you’ve been so informative and made us all feel as if you really wanted to help us acheive our goal. Thanks again, you’re very good at what you do. Keep in touch…”
Sherin
“… thank you for talking with me on all the questions I raised. We appreciate your professional, dedicated as well as personable service…”
Francis
“We would like to let you know how much we appreciated the great job you did for us in selling our condo. You’re a very nice guy. Hope to do business with you in the future…”
Evelyn & Roger