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MOVING OUT OF YOUR SOLD HOME<\/h2>\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n

How to Get Rid of Unwanted Furniture<\/a><\/p>\n

SET UP UTILITIES<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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. \u00a0Click the links below to take a look at the steps involved\u2026<\/p>\n

BC Hydro<\/a>
New Westminster Electric<\/a>
Fortis BC Natural Gas<\/a><\/p>\n

CHANGE OF ADDRESS CHECKLIST<\/h3>\n

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<\/a> or our G+D Change of Address Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES<\/h3>\n

Moving within BC? Quickly and easily update your address in seven steps using\u00a0Address Change BC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Hot Tip: Mail Forwarding<\/strong> through Canada Post’s mail forwarding service<\/a>. It’s an ideal way to make sure that you don’t miss anything important!<\/p>\n

Hot Tip: Change of Address Cards\u00a0<\/strong>Change of address cards can be found free at your local post office. Simply add postage and send!<\/p>\n

POSSESSION DATE<\/h3>\n

The only thing left to do now is hand over the keys on the\u00a0Possession Date<\/strong>. Your Realtor will make those arrangements.<\/p>\n

Congratulations! You\u2019ve sold your home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n