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Five Days To
A Smooth Closing And Move
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Here's a day-by-day checklist of things to do during your final week in your old house.
Before You Begin Showing
Four Days Before
- Schedule final utility meter readings for day of closing, including:
- gas/fuel oil
- electricity
- water/sewer
- In case the meter readers come while you're at the closing, arrange for a friend or relative to be home during the time you're out of the house
Three Days Before
- Go to the post office and arrange for mail to be forwarded to new address.
- Cancel newspaper subscriptions, cable TV service, telephone and garbage collection.
Two Days Before
- Talk to the title officer, your lawyer, and your agent to verify that all necessary paperwork will be ready for your closing.
The Day Before
- Pick up a written copy of your estimated closing costs from the closing officer, or have your agent do it - you're entitled to it by law. Check to make sure all fees, tax adjustments, and other charges are correct.
- Gather all the documents you are expected to bring to the closing meeting, such as:
- paid property tax receipts
- property survey
- copies of your mortgage and any other liens on the property
Closing Day
- Before you leave, sweep out the house and make certain all your belongings are out.
- When you leave for the closing, make sure you have your documents, along with all house keys and garage door openers.
- Immediately after the closing is completed, call your insurance agent and cancel your homeowner's policy.
 
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