Moving Guide: Address Change Checklist

With the recent trends in the Windsor real estate market more people are searching for houses for sale in Windsor and finding their next home. When it comes to closing and getting ready to move, there are many things to consider and plan for. Of course you have closing day and the move itself but there is also all the things to do in preparation leading up to moving day. One of the biggest challenges for those who found a new Windsor home is changing your address. There are so many different companies, providers, or places that will need your new address.

We can break this down into 4 different categories in an effort to help organize this process.

Service Providers: Telephone, internet, cable, hydro, electric, gas, subscriptions/streaming services, and financial institutions.
Government Services: Municipality, drivers license and health card, CPP, OAS, NEXUS, CRA, Elections Canada to name a few.
Educational Institutions: Daycare, pre-school, elementary, high school, college/university, and any financial assistance.
Other: Memberships, household services, rewards programs, professional associations, car manufacturer/warranty providers, online shopping saved addresses.

These are just a few of the addresses you may need to update when you move to your new home. Not only do you need to remember all these, you need to update the addresses in a timely manner to ensure a continuation of services. Below we have a handy guide with all of the address changes to remember, who to contact, and when to contact them to make your move as smooth as possible.

Here at Jump Realty our agents will give you honest advice on what course of action is best for you in their professional opinion and will always put taking care of your best interests first! With offices in Windsor, Tecumseh, Kingsville, LaSalle, Harrow, Chatham, and Leamington, no matter where you are, a Jump agent is ready to help. Please contact us for any housing needs and let us give you a better real estate experience!