Dianne Drinkwater, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Network RealtyPhone:
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
The part of moving most commonly forgotten is giving notice to the right places and people. If you feel you’re leaving something off of the list, it’s a good idea to go over who might need to know your new address or prepare for your moving schedule. To help you prepare, here is a list of who you should notify when you’re moving:
In most cases, it will be fairly obvious to your neighbors what’s happening on moving day. However, giving your neighbors advanced notice that you’re moving out is courteous and often helpful. Warning your neighbors about driveway or street blockage, excess noise or unfamiliar individuals on your property will help eliminate some of the tension and stress of the move on all parties.
Your employer will need to know your new address to send you mail and make sure their payroll records are correct. It’s also wise to alert your employer as soon as you know your moving schedule, just in case you need to ask for any time off.
Update your mailing address with the post office either in person or online. It’s a quick process that will save you a lot of frustration and prevent the wrong people from getting your mail after you move. Mail forwarding usually involves a small service fee but will be well worth your time and effort.
Make sure your utilities know you’re moving so you don’t keep paying for services you’re not using. The biggest utilities to contact are water, electric, gas, internet, garbage and land-line phone service. Remember to schedule the utilities to stay on after you leave if your house is on the market.
Fraud prevention services offered by financial institutions keep getting better and better. One way you can stay safe and keep your bank or credit card company from reporting suspicious activity is to alert them of your address change. This way paper statements will go to the right place and there’s no risk of your card being frozen in suspicion of fraud because you use it in a new city or state.
Finally, you’ll want to make sure you update your information with your insurance providers. You may have already established the correct information with homeowner’s insurance, but other types like medical, dental and life insurance policies will need to update their info, too.
When you’re moving, it’s easy for details to fall through the cracks. However, remembering to notify the right people and service providers about your plans will save you time, money and confusion later on.
Dianne is a full time, full service, state licensed Realtor®, member of Northeast Florida Regional Association of Realtors® (NEFAR), St. Augustine/ St.Johns County Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), and Northeast Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service And St. Augustine/St. Johns (MLS), Shearwater Certified, and Military on the Move Designation.
She provides a unique blend of leadership, sales acumen, project management, technology, and world class customer relation skills to enhance Watson Realty Corporation's values in the real estate sales and mortgage marketplace. She is a decisive take action solution-oriented professional with 25+ years of progressive business experience who efficiently utilizes technology to improve results. She has lived in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area since 2005 and has seen the area continue to flourish and stays well informed of future growth plans within Northeast Florida.
Let's take a look at the lighter side of Dianne. She loves life is artistic loves music, the arts, yoga and genealogy! She loves to explore and hates to be bored. She loves the outdoors, especially plant life and wildlife. She has been a Master Gardener in Florida and Maine; as a photography enthusiast she has the eye to spot the perfect shot, which spills over to the photos she makes of the properties she markets AND frequently hires the best specialized real estate photographers/drone and videographers who make the difference in the sale. And, she loves to share her knowledge of the local real estate market and all aspects of the process to guide you through each step as a coach rather than a salesperson.
So, let's sum it up. Buying or selling your home is an important life decision. Reasons can vary greatly from change of lifestyle, to relocation or life challenges. You need someone you can trust, count on, respect and help shoulder the stress, anxiety and time commitment involved. Doesn't this sound like someone you want working for you?
So, what's the next step? Contacting Dianne of course. It is all about YOUR needs, goals, timeline and DREAMS! She's here to help you achieve them and she looks forward to hearing from you.
What are you looking for in a Realtor? - Someone who will really listen to your wants and needs? Someone who will expertly market your home until the SOLD sign adorns your front lawn or if you are a buyer tirelessly researches your wish list to find that perfect home? - How about someone who will always be honest, holds ethics in high regard as a realtor, who works aggressively to get you the best price for your home and someone who knows the market?
Selling or buying a home is a partnership with your trusted advisor- Dianne Drinkwater