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Checklist for a Smooth
Closing
(Buyers)
- As soon as the offer is accepted, contact your attorney to make him/her
aware of the contract.
UPON COMPLETION OF ATTORNEY REVIEW (3 DAYS)
- Schedule home inspection (within 10 days)
- Contact several moving companies for prices and dates.
- Schedule oil tank inspection, if applicable.
- Contact mortgage company and submit application.
10 DAYS FROM CONTRACT DATE
- Contact an insurance company to obtain a homeowner's policy on your new
home.
- Resolve any outstanding home inspection issues.
30 DAYS PRIOR TO CLOSING
- Schedule final utility meter readings for the day of closing (see Utility
list on www.kimhaley.com).
- Schedule a transfer or disconnection of your phone service.
- Go to the post office and complete change of address form.
- Cancel newspaper delivery and/or provide them with new address.
- Sellers will provide you with the name of the garbage collector.
- Confirm closing date with mortgage company.
2 DAYS PRIOR TO CLOSING
- Discuss final closing cost figures with attorney.
- Gather all pertinent paperwork.
- Schedule final walk through.
CLOSING DAY
Please remember to bring the following to the closing:
- Certified check for closing costs and residual down payment.
- The seller will leave any instructional pamphlets for appliances, garage
door openers and extra keys in the house.
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