MOVING GUIDE
S P O K A N E
WFG’S GUIDE TO MOVING
Whether you’re stepping into your dream home or passing the keys to new owners, we’re thrilled to have been a part of your journey. As a token of our appreciation and to help you settle in or say goodbye, we’re excited to offer you our exclusive moving guide. Crafted with care by our team at WFG National Title this guide is filled with tips, checklists, and insights to make your transition smoother and more joyful.
Remember, we’re more than just a title and escrow company; we’re your partner in making new beginnings and farewells as seamless as possible. Here’s to your successful move.
-WFG NATIONAL TITLE SPOKANE
LET’S UNPACK
“OPEN FIRST” BOX: While preparing to move, pack a clear box with items for immediate use when you arrive at your next home. Include: scissors, box cutters, hand soap & towels, toilet paper, paper towels and spray cleaner, knife, bottle opener, paper plates & cups, pizza cutter, first aid kit, snacks, garbage bags, and a candle with matches or essential oil diffuser to bring your favorite scent into your new home.
CLEAR PACKAGING:
PROTIP:
Packyour“open First”boxonthe trucklasttomake sureitiseasytofind anditsthefirstbox opened.
Clear zipper bags will help keep your smaller items organized, visible and easily accessible. Pack small items in zipper bags, label them and secure in a clear bin ready for moving day (i.e. hardware and screws for assembling a bedroom set).
PHOTOGRAPH
YOUR ELECTRONICS: Setting up your electronics at the next home can be a bit of a tangled mess. Before unplugging and disassembling your cords and wires, take photos and map them with masking tape for easy reassembly.
SOME MOVING TIPS
LABEL STRATEGY: Label boxes on their sides for easy identification when stacked. To speed up the unloading process, the label should identify the intended room along with the contents of the box (i.e. BEDROOM>SHEETS, PILLOWS, ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER).
PACKING STRATEGY: Just like Goldilocks, you want to find the box that is just right! Consider choosing uniformly sized boxes - not too big and not too small - so you can stack them easier in the truck. After unpacking, you can give your boxes to the next person you know who is making a move or share a “box giveaway” post on social media.
SPEED DIAL: No one likes a hangry crowd, and moving makes everyone hungry - especially friends and family that volunteer to help you move. Have your local pizza delivery service on speed dial and plan ahead by sending a text a day in advance to find out pizza topping preferences. This text will have a two-fold benefit: 1) you won’t have to make any pizza decisions on moving day, and 2) it is a gentle reminder to your volunteers that moving day is tomorrow!
6 WAYS TO SUCCESSFULLY AVOID HACKERS & WIRE FRAUD
Every day, internet hackers are trying to steal home sellers’ and buyers’ money through wire fraud activities by sending fake wire instructions. Criminals will create an email address similar to your real estate agent or title company, then add their logo and other details such as photo and phone number to make it look like the email came from them. You can protect yourself and your money by following the steps below.
What can happen when a “bad actor” hacks your email? Here is a true story with a timely message for you: http://bit.ly/wirefraudstory
Do not send sensitive financial information via email.
Call, do not email. Confirm your wiring instructions by phone using a known number before transferring funds.
We will never email wiring instructions to you or change WFG account information after it’s been provided to you by our staff.
Keep your email account clean, remove any stale messages. Hackers can watch your business patterns and use this information against you.
Ask your bank to confirm the name on the account before sending a wire.
Call your title company or real estate agent within four to eight hours to confirm they have received your money.
EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT APP
Rethink the way you deposit earnest money. Reduce risk and transaction time while increasing security and transparency. Your virtual courier is here!
Download WFG’s earnest money deposit app today!
REGISTRATION
1. Download ZOCCAM from the app store.
2. Register with name & email address, and mobile number.
3. Enter real estate license or notary commission, if applicable.
4. Verify device with PlN sent via text.
5. Create an 8 digit numeric passcode and confirm passcode.
CAPTURE EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT
1. Sign in with mobile number and 8 digit numeric passcode you created.
2. Select Earnest Money.
3. Scroll to escrow company or type in “WFG” in the search field.
4. Choose office.
5. Complete property address details.
6. Select Capture – take picture of front and back of check on a dark, well-lit surface.
7. Email notifications will be sent to all parties entered.
YOUR HOME &
TRANSPARENCY & SECURE ACCESS
Have you ever bought anything online? Most of us have purchased something from online retailers and the most noticeable difference between them is the experience that happens after you click the “Buy” button. With companies like Amazon, Dominos and Uber, there are consistent expectations and reliable outcomes. You expect that they will communicate with you all along the journey as your purchase is confirmed, shipped, in route and ultimately when it arrives at your front door.
Because we love the “Update Economy” as much as you do, MyHome® was built with you in mind. As you navigate your real estate journey, we will help keep you updated with the following real-time alerts in order to:
• Keep you in the loop on your closing
• Give you instant access to transaction details
• Provide contact information for all parties involved
• Include turn-by-turn directions to your signing appointment
SAVE TIME AND IMPROVE YOUR MOVING EXPERIENCE
Take the stress out of moving with a single point of information for utility and home service needs!
YOUR PERSONAL HOME SERVICES
CONCIERGE
WFG’s MyHome® has partnered with Connect to provide buyers with a personal concierge that will get them connected with the top-rated utilities and services.
A personalized invitation will come from WFG’s MyHome® after the title report is completed. This complimentary service is totally optional!
Get help connecting:
• Internet
• Security
• Insurance
• Home Warranty
• Electric
• and more...
USPS | United States Postal Service
https://moversguide.usps.com
United States Postal Service (800) 275-8777
www.usps.com
DOL | Washington State Department of Licensing
Update Driver’s License:
https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/addresschange.html
Register Vehicles:
https://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/ changeaddress.html
Washington Voter Registration
https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/washington
CHANGE OF ADDRESS CHECKLIST
UTILITIES
Electric
Natural Gas
Water District
Sewer District
Garbage Provider
Cable/Satellite
Fuel (Propane)
Phone Services
Internet
SERVICES
Childcare
Housecleaning
Services
Delivery Services
Lawn Care
Services
Veterinarian
Pool Service
GOVERNMENT
US Post Office Department of Motor Vehicles
MEMBERSHIPS
Health Clubs
Membership
Clubs
Children’s
Extracurricular
FINANCIAL
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Newspapers
Magazines
TV+Movie
Books | Music
HEALTH
Physicians
Dentists
Pharmacies
OTHER
Friends + Family
Employers
NOTES
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
COLBERT CONTACTS
Emergency
Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759
www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100
www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665
www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572
www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000
www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422
www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433
www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
City of Spokane Water Provider (509) 625-7800 www.my.spokanecity.org/water
Spokane Solid Waste (509) 343-9652
www.my.spokanecity.org/solidwaste
Spokane School District (509) 354-5900
www.spokaneschools.org
DAVENPORT CONTACTS
Emergency
Police/Medical/Fire 911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
People for People Bus Service (509) 765-9249 ext 555
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
City of Davenport Water (509) 725-4352
www.davenportwa.us/
City of Davenport Sewer (509) 725-4352
www.davenportwa.us/
Sunshine Disposal Garbage Services (509) 924-5678
www.sunshinedisposal.com/
Davenport School District (509) 725-1481
www.davenportsd.org/
DEER PARK CONTACTS
Emergency
Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278
www.xfinity.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100
www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020
www.att.com
CenturyLink (509) 688-0423
www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 803-3388
www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 690-9884
www.directtv.com
Deer Park Transit (509) 464-5530
www.dpsd.org/page/transportation
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187
www.myavista.com
City of Deer Park Water (509) 276-8801
www.cityofdeerparkwa.com/
Spokane County Environmental Services (509) 477-3604
www.spokanecounty.org/5145/ Environmental
Waste Management (877) 466-4668 www.wmnorthwest.com
Riverside School District (509) 464-8201 www.riversidesd.org/
ELK CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Frontier Communications (800) 921-8101
www.frontier.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100
www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572
www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000
www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422
www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433
www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
Spokane County Environmental Services (509) 477-3604
www.spokanecounty.org
Riverside School District (509) 464-8201 Www.riversidesd.org
Emergency
Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759 www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422
www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Journal of Business (509) 456-5257 www.spokanejournal.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433 www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
Spokane County Environmental Services (509) 477-3604 www.spokanecounty.org
Spokane Solid Waste Management (509) 343-9652
www.my.spokanecity.org/solidwaste
Central Valley School District (509) 558-5400
www.cvsd.org
LIBERTY LAKE CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Frontier Communications (800) 921-8101 www.frontier.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Liberty Lake Splash (509) 242-7752
www.libertylakesplash.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433 www.spokanetransit.com
Northwest Natural Gas (800) 422-4012 www.nwnatural.com
Liberty Lake Sewer District (509) 922-5443 www.libertylake.org
Liberty Lake Water District (509) 922-5443 www.libertylake.org
Waste Management (877) 466-4668 wmnorthwest.com/libertylake/
Central Valley School District (509) 558-5400 www.Cvsd.org
MEDICAL LAKE CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Frontier Communications (800) 921-8101 www.frontier.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Liberty Lake Splash (509) 242-7752
www.libertylakesplash.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433 www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
Medical Lake Sewer District (509) 565-5000 www.medical-lake.org
Medical Lake Water District (509) 565-5000 www.medical-lake.org
Sunshine Disposal and Recycling (509) 924-5678 sunshinedisposal.com
Medical Lake School District (509) 565-3100 www.mlsd.org
NEWMAN LAKE CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759 www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000
www.directtv.com
Newman Lake Property Owners Association (news) https://newmanlakewa.com/
Spokane Journal of Business (509) 456-5257 www.spokanejournal.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433 www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
Inland Power & Light (877) 668-8243 https://www.inlandpower.com/
Spokane County Environmental Services (509) 477-3604 www.spokanecounty.org
East Valley School District (509) 924-1830
www.evsd.org
NINE MILE FALLS CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Frontier Communications (800) 921-8101 www.frontier.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422
www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433 www.spokanetransit.com
Northwest Natural Gas (800) 422-4012 www.nwnatural.com
Stevens PUD Water (509) 233-2534 www.stevenspud.org
Stevens PUD Sewer (509) 233-2534 www.stevenspud.org
Sunshine Disposal (509) 244-6098
Nine Mile Falls School District (509) 340-4300 www.9mile.org
OTIS ORCHARDS CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759 www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422
www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Journal of Business (509) 456-5257 www.spokanejournal.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433 www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
Consolidated Irrigation District 19 (509) 924-3656 Www.consolidatedirrigation.com
Spokane County Environmental Services (509) 477-3604 www.spokanecounty.org
East Valley School District (509) 924-1830
www.evsd.org
SPOKANE CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759
www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422 www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634
www.inlander.com
Spokane Journal of Business (509) 456-5257 www.spokanejournal.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433
www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
City of Spokane Water Provider (509) 625-7800
www.my.spokanecity.org/water
Spokane Solid Waste (509) 343-9652
www.my.spokanecity.org/solidwaste
Spokane School District (509) 354-5900
www.spokaneschools.org
SPOKANE VALLEY CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759 www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422
www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Journal of Business (509) 456-5257 www.spokanejournal.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433 www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
City of Spokane Water Provider (509) 625-7800 www.my.spokanecity.org/water
Spokane Solid Waste (509) 343-9652 www.my.spokanecity.org/solidwaste
Spokane School District (509) 354-5900 www.spokaneschools.org
VERADALE CONTACTS
Emergency
Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759 www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422
www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Journal of Business (509) 456-5257 www.spokanejournal.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433 www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
Vera Irrigation District #15 (888) 774-8272 www.verawaterandpower.com
Spokane Solid Waste Management (509) 343-9652
www.my.spokanecity.org/solidwaste
Central Valley School District (509) 558-5400 www.cvsd.org
AIRWAY HEIGHTS CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire
911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759 www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
The Spokesman-Review (509) 747-4422
www.spokesman.com
Inlander (509) 325-0634 www.inlander.com
Spokane Transit (509) 328-7433
www.spokanetransit.com
Avista Electric and Gas (800) 227-9187 www.myavista.com
City of Airway Heights Water (509) 244-5429 cawh.org
City of Airway Heights Sewer (509) 244-5429 cawh.org
West of Hayford Road: Waste Management (877) 466-4668 www.wmnorthwest.com
East of Hayford Road Sunshine Disposal (509) 925-5678 sunshinedisposal.com
CHENEY CONTACTS
Emergency Police/Medical/Fire 911
Poison Control (800) 222-1222 www.aapcc.org
Xfinity (800) 266-2278 www.xfinity.com
Ziply Fiber (866) 699-4759 www.ziplyfiber.com
Verizon (800) 483-4100 www.verizon.com
AT&T (800) 288-2020 www.att.com
CenturyLink (866) 963-6665 www.centurylinkcom
Dish Network (800) 318-0572 www.dish.com
DIRECT TV (800) 531-5000 www.directtv.com
Spokane Transport Authority (509) 328-RIDE https://www.spokanetransit.com/ routes/cheney/
Cheney Free Press https://www.cheneyfreepress.com/ (509) 235-6184
City of Cheney Garbage (509) 498-9209
https://www.cityofcheney.org/288/ Utility-Billing-Services
City of Cheney Power (509) 498-9230 https://www.cityofcheney.org/407/ Power-Outage-Emergency-UtilityInformati
City of Cheney Water & Sewer (509) 498-9209 https://www.cityofcheney.org/288/ Utility-Billing-Services
Cheney School District (509) 559-4599 www.cheneysd.org
NOTES
Cheers to new chapters, unforgettable memories, and the roads that lead us home.
