Moving can be overwhelming. Below are 9 tips for sellers to make your move as stress free as possible!

1. Give your forwarding address to the post office 2-4 weeks prior to the move.

1. Notify your charge cards, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address.

1. Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the move.

1. Arrange to have utilities disconnected at your old home and connected at your new one.

1. Cancel the newspaper.

1. Check insurance coverage for moved items. Usually movers only cover what they pack.

1. Have a “first open” box with the things you’ll need most– toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils, paper, cups, plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste.

1. Clean out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable.

1. Note the weight of the goods you’ll have moved, since long-distance moves are usually billed according to weight. Watch for movers that use excessive padding to add weight.