Step 20: Hire movers and start packing

Until the recordation occurs the home is not officially yours and you can’t move anything into it, even into the garage. We understand you’re probably anxious to get the move underway and with the home vacant it seems like no big deal to just store things temporarily, but it’s simply not allowed. Even if you just want to go in and start cleaning the home it needs to wait. All sorts of unlikely events have occurred in other transactions that have caused legal issues that make waiting until it records the only way to go.

However, while you can’t begin the move until after the recording occurs, you definitely can begin preparing for the move. Finding a moving company to assist you, or some strong friends with trucks, is worthy of some research as well. Prior preparation will eliminate additional stress on moving day. Since the exact time of the recordation isn’t known up front, it’s usually best to plan the move for the day after closing at the earliest.

Long Realty does have a moving company as part of its Long Advantage program that you can inquire about. Horizon Moving & Logistics: Quality moving service for local, interstate, or international moving of your home or office. Call your Horizon Moving & Logistics representative at 520-747-1400.

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