Here are some great ideas for Buyers & Sellers to prepare for the Closing:
Sellers:
1. Bring your Electric bill to the Closing. Read the meter & write it down before you leave the house.
2. Same with Natural Gas.
3. Same with Municipal Water.
4. Contact all 3 to cancel your service after the Closing.
5. Contact your Cable Company to cancel your service in the morning of your Closing.
6. Contact the Post Office with your new mail forwarding address.
7. Bring all keys & garage door openers to the Closing.
8. Bring extra checks to the Closing just in case.
9. Be sure to sweep the house & clean it of all debris, garbage, belongings, etc.
Buyers:
1. Contact your Electric Service Provider to open a new account. Reconfirm after the Closing.
2. Same with Natural Gas.
3. Same with Municipal Water.
4. Contact your Cable Company after the Closing to start your service.
5. Familiarize yourself with your new garbage pick-up schedule.
6. Bring extra checks to the Closing just in case.
7. Go to the Receiver of Taxes after the Closing & apply for the STAR deduction.