Out-Of-Town Buyers

Travel Tips For Out-of-Town Buyers:

Must Haves For A Plane Flight:

1.Essential medications and toiletries

The last thing you need is to be separated from your medicine if delays are long or, worse, your checked bag is lost. Things to keep in your carry on include prescription medications (in original packaging), nasal sprays, moisturizers and lip balm. Follow the Transportation Security Administration's 3-1-1 rule for carry-on liquids and gels: containers must be 3.4 ounces or smaller and fit inside a clear, 1-quart, zip-top bag (one bag per passenger). Visit the TSA website (www.tsa.gov) for guidelines, including those for liquid prescription medications.

2. Entertainment

Make sure you bring earphones if you don't want to pay a buck or two for an airline pair. Charge your electronic devices before leaving so you can read, watch movies, play games, listen to music, or whatever else you want to do. Because all electronic devices must be shut off during takeoff and landing, it's a good idea to have books and magazines or newspapers on hand.

3. Food

Snacks and meals thousands of feet in the are are rarely given away for free, and chances are, if you’re only flying a few hours, you won’t be given the opportunity to purchase a meal. Make sure you pack some snacks for your flight. Also pack gum to ward away that annoying ear popping during takeoff and landing. Beverages won't make it through security but are often allowed on the plane if purchased in departure areas. Again, check the TSA website for current guidelines and other air travel tips.

4. Creature comforts

In-flight temperatures drop, and the cabin gets chilly so be sure to pack a sweater, jacket, and socks in your carry on to keep warm. Air-travel neck pillows are a nice to have for longer flights as well.

5. Your credit card

Cold, hard cash is no longer the coin of the 35,000-foot realm. Many airlines now take only credit cards as payment for food, alcohol, entertainment, and Wi-Fi, so get ready to flash your plastic if you want any of these in-flight comforts.

 

What To Do When Renting A Car:

• Compare rates on travel sites.
• Make sure “deals” are really deals (sometimes a rate really isn’t great after you account for all the fees and taxes).
• Ask about discounts like those available for AARP members and AAA members.
• Check coupon sites.
• Avoid ‘extras’ like satellite radio.
• Take photos of the car when you get it, noting any dings or scratches prior to use.

 

What To Bring To A Closing:

• Any form of identification, i.e. a form of photo identification like state issued ID card or license.
• Copies of insurance policies you have enrolled for, as well as the required ones like flood insurance and payment proof. Most of these items are often reviewed by lenders prior to the closing day.
• The cashier’s check, plus any other payments
• The HUD-1 statement of settlement.

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Where To Eat/Shop/Enjoy Your stay:

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Moving How-To:

Two Months Before Moving Day:

• Schedule a moving company.
• Start packing so you do not feel overwhelmed.
• Purchase boxes, packaging tape, and bubble wrap from a storage facility.
• Save newspapers prior to your move. Newspapers are great for wrapping fragile items as well as bubble wrap and cost a lot less money.
• Have a yard sale and donate all leftover items to Goodwill.

One Month Before Moving Day:

• Fill out a change of address form at the post office.
• Notify your doctors, dentist, schools, works, etc. of your new address.

Two Weeks Before Moving Day:

• Notify the following companies of your new address: cable, electric, telephone, gas, home insurance, car insurance, life insurance, charge card companies, bank, etc.

One Week Before Moving Day:

• Pack your valuables: passport, insurance papers, property deeds, car ownership, cash, and jewelry. Plan to keep these with you.
• Clean your fridge. Limit repurchases and use all perishables.
• Confirm with the moving company that you are scheduled for the time and date you agreed upon.
• Empty, clean, and defrost your fridge.
• Clean your stove.
• Pack your medications and other necessities.
• Gather up your keys for the new owner.

Moving Day:

• Let the moving crew know of any delicate items.
• Do a final walkthrough of all rooms to make sure you have taken everything you need.