WELCOME
WELCOME
Congratulations! Now your contract is “unconditional”, it’s time to think MOVING!
Congratulations! Now your contract is “unconditional”, it’s time to think MOVING!
Packing and moving a household can be a very busy, emotional time, and often the stress of getting everything ready can be overwhelming.
Packing and moving a household can be a very busy, emotional time, and often the stress of getting everything ready can be overwhelming.
I have put together some useful checklists and tips that may help during this hectic time.
I have put together some useful checklists and tips that may help during this hectic time.
If you have any questions throughout your move, please feel free to contact me anytime.
If you have any questions throughout your move, please feel free to contact me anytime.
Regards, Len
Regards, Len
Worthington WorthingtonThe majority of prospective buyers will initially view your property on the internet, and many will make their inspection shortlist based on what they see there. The importance of high-quality, professional photographs can contribute enormously to the successful sale of your property.
Prior to your photo shoot, I recommend you spend some time preparing your property as this will ensure your photographs will reflect your property in its best light.
Here you will find useful tips and advice to prepare your property for photography.
Our aim is to attract the best buyer quickly to achieve your maximum price.
Regards, Len Worthington
SETTLEMENT DATE:
INCLUDED CHATTELS
Ensure that Included Chattels listed in the contract, remain in the property at settlement. These generally include
Ensure that Included Chattels listed in the contract, remain in the property at settlement. These generally include
Blinds, curtains and light fittings
Blinds, curtains and light fittings
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
, NBN Modem (Black or Grey perhaps with NBNCo written on it)
Automatic pool cleaning equipment (i.e. Kreepy Krawly, Barracuda etc.); manual cleaning equipment (i.e. scoop, brush, pole, any sections of hose, pH test kit, spare chemicals and any unwanted bags of salt)
Automatic pool cleaning equipment (i.e. Kreepy Krawly, Barracuda etc.); manual cleaning equipment (i.e. scoop, brush, pole, any sections of hose, pH test kit, spare chemicals and any unwanted bags of salt)
Garden sheds; cubby house
Garden sheds; cubby house
Water-tank with pump
Water-tank with pump
Ducted vacuum system (including the hose & all attachments)
Ducted vacuum system (including the hose & all attachments)
Wall mounted TV bracket/s and speaker bracket/s and wiring
Wall mounted TV bracket/s and speaker bracket/s and wiring
Unless they are mentioned as exclusions, it is generally expected that you will leave items affixed/attached in some way to the property
Unless they are mentioned as exclusions, it is generally expected that you will leave items affixed/attached in some way to the property
Irrigation systems; water-features; garden lighting
Irrigation systems; water-features; garden lighting
Clothes line
Clothes line
Attached wall shelving; fixed storage cupboards, storage hooks; existing picture hooks (by leaving these, you negate the need to repair and paint the walls)
Attached wall shelving; fixed storage cupboards, storage hooks; existing picture hooks (by leaving these, you negate the need to repair and paint the walls)
OTHER
OTHER
Unless mentioned on the contract as inclusions, it is generally expected that you will take
Unless mentioned on the contract as inclusions, it is generally expected that you will take
Potted plants; garden ornaments
Potted plants; garden ornaments
Non-attached shelving
Non-attached shelving
Cupboards
Cupboards
Other furniture
Other furniture
RECOMMENDED TRADES
RECOMMENDED TRADES
CLEANING - JEFF
J & N Home Services and Domestic Cleaning 0422 332 421
CLEANING - JEFF J & N Home Services and Domestic Cleaning 0422 332 421
CARPET CLEANING - DANNY
CARPET CLEANING - DANNY
CARPET CLEANING - RON Electrodry 0418 720 939
Protector QLD Carpet Cleaning 0411 424 818
Protector QLD Carpet Cleaning 0411 424 818
GARDENING - CHRIS
GARDENING - MATT
GARDENING - CHRIS
GARDENING - HUNTER
Hard Yards Landscaping & Property Maintenance 0412 584 565
Gnome Home Services 0412 577 024
Hard Yards Landscaping & Property Maintenance 0412 584 565
HZ Property Maintenance 0411 523 492
Remove bed linen and keep in a separate box that travels with you
Remove bed linen and keep in a separate box that travels with you
Remove bed linen and keep in a separate box that travels with you
Disconnect remaining appliances; defrost freezer the day before moving and empty remaining fridge contents into an esky
Disconnect remaining appliances; defrost freezer the day before moving and empty remaining fridge contents into an esky
Disconnect remaining appliances; defrost freezer the day before moving and empty remaining fridge contents into an esky
Ensure you have final payment ready for the removalist
Ensure you have final payment ready for the removalist
Ensure you have final payment ready for the removalist
Leave the house clean for the new owners - consider hiring a cleaner
Leave the house clean for the new owners - consider hiring a cleaner
Leave the house clean for the new owners - consider hiring a cleaner
Do one final check of your house for any belongings prior to leaving
Do one final check of your house for any belongings prior to leaving
Do one final check of your house for any belongings prior to leaving
Close windows and lock doors
Close windows and lock doors
Close windows and lock doors
Arrange for keys, remotes and any documentation/booklets relevant to your sold property to be collected by or left for Len
Arrange for keys, remotes and any documentation/booklets relevant to your sold property to be collected by or left for Len
QUICK TIP
Arrange for keys, remotes and any documentation/booklets relevant to your sold property to be collected by or left for Len QUICK TIP
QUICK TIP
Pack essential items for ease of access during those first hours in your new home.
Pack essential items for ease of access during those first hours in your new home.
Pack essential items for ease of access during those first hours in your new home.
These may include: contact numbers for utility suppliers, tea/coffee, a kettle, mugs, teaspoons, water bottles, snacks, milk, small first aid kit, a torch, paper towels, cleaning materials, towels, toilet paper, toiletries and clothes
These may include: contact numbers for utility suppliers, tea/coffee, a kettle, mugs, teaspoons, water bottles, snacks, milk, small first aid kit, a torch, paper towels, cleaning materials, towels, toilet paper, toiletries and clothes
These may include: contact numbers for utility suppliers, tea/coffee, a kettle, mugs, teaspoons, water bottles, snacks, milk, small first aid kit, a torch, paper towels, cleaning materials, towels, toilet paper, toiletries and clothes
During unloading and unpacking look out for any damaged or missing items
Check the electricity/gas/phone has been switched on - if not, contact suppliers
Begin with the essentials e.g. make up the beds, set up the kitchen, toiletries & towels in bathroom etc.
Find out when garbage and recycling collection is: Visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/bindays/ or call (07) 3205 0555
If, for example, settlement is scheduled for 2pm, then the property changes ownership to the buyer at that time. You must have the property vacant and cleaned at the time of settlement. Once I have confirmation from your solicitor that settlement has taken place, I will hand-over all keys, remotes and alarm codes to the buyer. (The buyer generally cannot have access to start moving belongings into the property until I have received your solicitor’s written settlement confirmation).
If, for example, settlement is scheduled for 2pm, then the property changes ownership to the buyer at that time. You must have the property vacant and cleaned at the time of settlement. Once I have confirmation from your solicitor that settlement has taken place, I will hand-over all keys, remotes and alarm codes to the buyer. (The buyer generally cannot have access to start moving belongings into the property until I have received your solicitor’s written settlement confirmation).
The RE/MAX accounts manager will have advised you and your solicitor well before settlement of the buyer’s deposits that we are holding in our trust account. Upon settlement, the total agreed Commission/GST will generally be deducted from this buyer’s deposit, and the balance of the deposit will be refunded to you within 7 days.
The RE/MAX accounts manager will have advised you and your solicitor well before settlement of the buyer’s deposits that we are holding in our trust account. Upon settlement, the total agreed Commission/GST will generally be deducted from this buyer’s deposit, and the balance of the deposit will be refunded to you within 7 days.
• Obtain final payout figure on your mortgage/s required at settlement from your bank (often not available until the morning of settlement)
• Obtain final payout figure on your mortgage/s required at settlement from your bank (often not available until the morning of settlement)
You and your solicitor will have been advised well before settlement of the buyer’s deposits that we are holding in our trust account. Upon settlement, the total agreed Commission/GST will be deducted from this buyer’s deposit, and the balance of the deposit will be refunded to you within 7 days, or sooner where possible. Submit final payment details to buyer’s solicitor
• Submit final cheque details to buyer’s solicitor
• Submit final cheque details to buyer’s solicitor
• Effect settlement on your behalf
• Effect settlement on your behalf
• Advise you once settlement has occurred
• Advise you once settlement has occurred
• Send letter to RE/MAX to advise settlement has occurred and to authorise release of the keys to the buyers and any surplus deposit over and above agent’s commission
• Send letter to RE/MAX to advise settlement has occurred and to authorise release of the keys to the buyers and any surplus deposit over and above agent’s commission
• Send advice of settlement to your real estate agent to authorise release of the keys to the buyers, and any surplus deposit over and above agent’s commision to be disbursed
• Send settlement letter to you enclosing solicitor’s statement
• Send settlement letter to you enclosing solicitor’s statement
Send settlement advice to you enclosing the solicitor’s statement