What do I do once I’ve bought a new home?

By Realtor Scott moore

You just bought a new home! Congrats!! This time is busy and exciting. Here’s a timeline of what to do to get ready.

4 weeks ahead: Book your movers. Gather cardboard boxes & start packing one box a day.

3 weeks ahead: Arrange home insurance. Set up service calls for internet/TV installation for possession day.

2 weeks ahead: Make sure you have an appointment booked with your real estate lawyer for a few days before possession date. Arrange your mail forwarding with Canada Post and start working on your change of address.

1 week ahead: Re-confirm your movers, kick the packing into high gear.

Closing Day: This is a meeting with your real estate lawyer a couple of days before possession. You will need to have home insurance set up before this meeting. The lawyer will give you the total amount of money you’ll need to bring to the appointment (in a certified cheque), which will include your down payment, property tax, CMHC premium (if applicable), land transfer tax, and legal fees and disbursements. Then you’ll collect the keys and get ready to move!

Moving Day: When you get to the home, take photos of the readings on the water, gas and hydro meters, and then check that all the appliances are working and that everything that was included with the sale is there. Once everything is clear, focus on moving in and unpacking!

The next week: Set up accounts with Manitoba Hydro and Winnipeg Water and Waste and provide the readings you took on possession date. Work on your change of address ( https://www.themooregroup.ca/blog/2019/02/13/2019-2-13-changing-your-address-in-manitoba ).

Otherwise, meet your neighbours, and enjoy your new home.