Moving In

Moving into your new condominium is the final stage of the buying process. There will be several details you will need to attend to during your move and your Condosource agent can help you with each of them. There are two main steps in the moving in phase – taking possession and planning your move.

Taking Possession

Taking possession is the first step in moving. Possession is the physical act of taking over your new space, and it usually takes place at the final closing. There are circumstances where possession occurs after the closing, usually when the seller request to stay in the property for a set amount of time. This is called a post-closing possession and you want to avoid this circumstance whenever possible. If the seller does require a post-closing possession, you should charge a reasonable rent to cover your mortgage, homeowners insurance and taxes.

Planning your move

Planning any move is a complex process. There are several details to mange during your move – coordinating renovations, finding the right moving company etc – Work with your Condosource agent in helping put these plans into motions. To make your move easier, you will find a moving to do list with some suggestions on working with a moving company:

To Do List
Working with a Moving Company