Now that the home is officially yours, the fun part begins. Do you need to hire a moving company, painter, plumber, or any other professional? I an recommend a number of experienced and reliable contractors in the area to make sure life in your new home is off to a great start.
We know what a great relief it is to find quality, trustworthy companies. Making your life easier is just what F.C. Tucker’s exclusive, free network is all about! We’ve brought together over 200 of the area’s leading service and product providers to enhance and maintain your home before, during and after the move.
- Choice – Many quality companies to choose from, with accountability and records of top service!
- Convenience – When you work with an F.C. Tucker sales associate, you will be connected with your own Personal Service Coordinator (PSC). Your F.C. Tucker Personal Service Coordinator assists to assure the work is completed as agreed!
- Savings – You will frequently have additional benefits through our service providers!
Now, select Home Services vendors are offering discounts exclusively to clients of Tucker agents in a program we call Tucker Perks.
Save on carpet cleaning, window washing, window treatments, water softener, flooring and more!
This program never expires, so claim a Tucker Perk anytime during, or are beyond, your buying process.
Save on carpet cleaning, window washing, window treatments, water softener, flooring and more!
This program never expires, so claim a Tucker Perk anytime during, or are beyond, your buying process.
Don't forget these steps so you are prepared for your move.
We have the key to get you moving. Here are some helpful tips so you don't miss a step.
Plus, if you're new to town, be sure to:
- Provide the post office with your forwarding address two to four weeks ahead of the move.
- Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of your change of address.
- Change your address to your subscription services. You don't want your packages to be delivered to your previous address.
- Create a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified about your move.
- Notify the newspaper of change the address so it will arrive at your new home.
- Check insurance coverage for the items you're moving. Usually movers only cover what they pack.
- Clean out appliances and prepare them for moving, if applicable.
- 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
- Check with your condo or co-op about any restrictions on using the elevator or particular exits for moving.
- Have a "first open" box with the things you'll need most, such as toilet paper, soap, trash bags, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups and plates, water, snacks, and toothpaste.
- Leave Team Schuster a review.
Plus, if you're new to town, be sure to:
- Get copies of medical and dental records and prescriptions for your family and your pets.
- Get copies of children's school records for transfer.
- Ask friends for introductions to anyone they know in your new neighborhood.
- Consider special car needs for pets when traveling.
- Let a friend or relative know your route.
- Empty your safety deposit box.
