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Tenant's Vendor Guide 

Thank you for trusting us as part of your home and real-estate professional needs. Finding local resources can be tough. Please see a list of our trusted resources, with whom we have had great luck, below. We do not endorse or promote any one vendor, but are providing names of those who we have had good service with, in the past. 

LAND TO SEA PROPERTIES

Tenant's Vendor Guide

Moving & Relocation Services

Full-Service Movers

  • United Van Lines

  • Mayflower Moving

  • Atlas Van Lines

 

Local Moving Companies (Washington)

  • All Ready Moving & Storage (Olympia-based)

  • Bekins Northwest

  • Two Men and a Truck

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Portable Storage

  • PODS

  • U-Haul U-Box

  • Pack Rat

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Move-Out Cleaning Services

A professional clean is strongly recommended when vacating your current residence.

National Options

  • Merry Maids

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Local (South Sound / Puget Sound)

  • The Cleaning Authority​ (preferred) 

  • Tidy Vibe Cleaning

  • Olympia House Cleaning

  • NW Maids

 

What to Request:

  • Full deep clean

  • Appliances (inside/out)

  • Baseboards, walls, and floors

  • Bathrooms and kitchen detailing

Yard Maintenance & Landscaping

If your lease requires yard upkeep, these providers may be helpful:

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Typical Services:

  • Lawn mowing and edging

  • Seasonal cleanup

  • Shrub and tree trimming

 

General Home Services

While maintenance requests must go through Land to Sea Properties, these may be helpful for personal services:

Handyman (Non-property modifications only)

 

Furniture Assembly

  • TaskRabbit

  • Local contractors

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Packing & Supplies

  • U-Haul

  • Home Depot

  • Lowe’s

  • Amazon

Tip: Label boxes by room and priority to make unpacking easier.

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Utilities Setup

Before move-in, tenants are responsible for setting up utilities as applicable:

  • Electricity: Puget Sound Energy (or local provider)

  • Water/Sewer: Covered by Land to Sea Properties

  • Internet: Xfinity 

  • Garbage/Recycling: LeMay / Butler's Cove

  • Propane: Acme Fuel

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Address Changes & Essentials

  • USPS Change of Address: https://www.usps.com

  • Update billing addresses (banks, subscriptions, etc.)

  • Update driver’s license if required (via DOL)

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Renter’s Insurance

Renter's Insurance is required for all tenants.

Providers:

  • State Farm

  • Allstate

  • Lemonade

  • USAA (if applicable)

🐾 Pet Services (If Approved)

  • Rover (pet sitting/walking)

  • Chamber's Bay or Tumwater Veterinary Hospital 

  • Grooming: PetSmart / Petco

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Vehicle & Parking Considerations

  • Ensure compliance with property parking rules

  • Register vehicles if required

  • No storage of inoperable vehicles on property

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Donation & Disposal

Before moving, consider:

Donation Centers

  • Goodwill - West Olympia, Lacey or Wenatchee 

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore - West Olympia or Wenatchee

 

Junk Removal

  • 1-800-GOT-JUNK

  • College Hunks Hauling Junk

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Final Moving Tips

  • Schedule movers at least 2–3 weeks in advance

  • Confirm utility activation before move-in day

  • Check with Landlord on Utility deactivation - do not terminate power without written notification and permission. 

  • Take photos of your previous residence after cleaning

  • Keep important documents easily accessible - Do not pack leases, IDs, codes, check book, etc. 

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A Note from Land to Sea Properties

  • We aim to make your transition as smooth as possible.

  • While we maintain and manage our properties directly, we encourage tenants to use trusted service providers to simplify their move and maintain their living experience.

  • Please inquire if you need further assistance with your transition.

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