if needed. Optional: Send a group email with dramatic goodbyes and emojis. Your Pets (Your Real Estate Coworkers) • Arrange transportation that isn’t “cat in a cardboard box.” • Check on licenses, tags, and vaccinations. Because rabies surprises = bad. Bonus Pro Tips for Peak Sanity • Clean out the fridge (no, that mystery mustard does not need to make the move). • Defrost the freezer (unless you want a puddle situation mid-haul). • Clean and roll your rugs like a carpet burrito. • Keep valuables and documents WITH YOU—not in the moving truck next to gym socks. • Leave extra keys with the buyer, agent, or that nosy-but- reliable neighbor. At Your New Home (Cue the Fresh Start Playlist) • Light those pilot lights. No cold showers allowed. • Test all appliances. Even the one you don’t know how to use. • Check the mailbox. Introduce yourself to the mail carrier. Bribe with cookies if necessary. • Change your driver’s license and voter registration so you can legally exist in your new ZIP code. Tired Yet? It’s a lot. And if this list made your head spin like a ceiling fan on high, just remember: You don’t have to do it alone. If you’re thinking, “This is too much, can’t someone just handle all this for me?” — the answer is: YES. A good real estate agent ( like yours truly!) can handle almost 81
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