How to Prepare for Closing
A checklist of both mandatory and optional tasks to complete before a closing.
• Give several days notice for closing settlement date
• Survey the property to delineate boundaries
• Obtain homeowner’s insurance and bring your policy to the closing
• Conduct termite inspection
• Insure continuous service from utility companies and arrange for billing changes
• If applicable, arrange to reimburse seller for remaining oil in oil tank
• File change-of-address form at US Post Office
• Arrange for house keys to be exchanged
• Consider whether title insurance and flood or other catastrophe insurance is applicable
• For new homes, obtain a certificate of occupancy
• Bring a cashier’s check to pay closing costs
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