Free checklist
Moving from NYC to Rockland or Westchester
Work through these in order. Questions along the way? Call or text me.
Before you start looking
- Check your lease end date and the notice your landlord needs.
- Talk to a lender and get pre-approved.
- Write down your commute: where you work, how often you go in, and how long you're willing to travel.
- List what you need in a home and what you'd like to have.
- Pick three to five towns to look at first.
While you're house hunting
- Ride the commute from each town once at rush hour.
- Ask for the property tax bill on any home you're serious about.
- Confirm the school district for each address with the district office.
- Find out whether the house has public water and sewer, or a well and septic.
- Choose a real estate attorney.
After your offer is accepted
- Schedule the home inspection and any other tests.
- Get homeowners insurance quotes.
- Book movers early, especially for summer or the end of a month.
- Ask your building about elevator reservations and certificate of insurance requirements for movers.
Before and after moving day
- Set up electric, gas or oil, water, internet and trash pickup.
- Change your address with USPS, your bank and your employer.
- Look into station parking permits and monthly train or bus passes.
- Update your driver's license and car registration with your new address.
- Register to vote at your new address.