Seller’s Checklist Prior to Closing

Electricity: Schedule the final gas and electric readings and request a final bill.

Oil Company: Arrange to have your oil company measure the existing oil in tank and provide you with a receipt showing the number of gallons remaining and cost per gallon.

Telephone, Television, & Internet: Transfer your coverage to your new address to ensure a smooth transition.

Water Company: Call to let the water company know of your closing date and schedule to transfer the water to the new Buyer through the water company. Then, if your township requires, arrange a final reading to be done within a week of closing.

Natural Gas Company: Call PECO or your natural gas company and schedule transfer to the new Buyer.

Alarm Company: Have your Realtor check to see if the Buyer might want to continue using an existing alarm company contact. Otherwise discontinue any monitoring service as of your closing date.

School System

USPS change of address card

Doctors

Mailed publications, regular deliveries, vendors, gardeners, cleaning services, exterminator, etc.

Prior to closing, your Agent will arrange a walk-through of the property. As per your contract, the house must be left broom clean. Be sure to remove everything except what is listed as an inclusion in your contract. Don’t forget to clean out the attic, basement storage areas, garage, and any shed on the property and dispose of paint cans unless the Buyer asks you to leave them. Leave behind all warranties, appliance instructions, service information, garage door openers, and security system codes.

Call moving company and notify them of the date of your move

Make a list of items to be moved and items to be discarded

Arrange for a moving firm agent to visit your home to inspect your possessions to give you an estimate. Discuss the following:

Insurance coverage

Packing and unpacking labor

Arrival day at new location

Various shipping papers

Method and time of payment

Notify post office of moving date and new address

Notify creditors, newspapers, insurance companies, lawyers, accountants, and other service providers of your move

Terminate memberships to religious organizations and clubs. Procure letters of introduction to new organizations in your area.

Terminate credit accounts at local shops

Notify children’s schools and collect transcripts

Obtain birth certificates, baptism records, etc. for each child

Check with moving company and confirm moving arrangements

Transfer fire insurance on household goods or other insurance on personal items so they would be covered at your new home and en route

Service automobiles traveling to new home

If car or other possessions are leased or financed, get permission to move them

Begin packing items to be moved yourself (i.e. extremely fragile items, silver, and valuables)

Notify credit card companies, investment accounts, health insurance, and doctors of new address

Transfer bank accounts and ask for credit reference to be forwarded to new bank if required

Clean rugs or clothing before moving and have them moving-wrapped

If traveling by air, confirm arrangements

Make arrangements for transportation of pets or special care on day of move

Collect items being cleaned, stored, repaired, or loaned out

Return all borrowed items (library books, etc.)

Prepare appliances for shipping

Notify telephone company, arrange for gas, electric, oil, and water meters to be read

Arrange for utilities in your new town or transfer accounts to your new address

Confirm insurance coverage, labor, arrival day, method, and time or expected payment with moving company

Visit safe deposit box to empty and close out

Gather appliance warranties, instruction manuals, alarm information, lawn sprinkler information, spare keys, garage door openers, and leave in kitchen drawer for buyers

Dispose of flammables

Drain fuel power mowers

Label paint cans so new owners can touch up

Remove curtains, drapes, and other fixtures you are taking

Arrange for cash to cover tipping

Clean refrigerators and freezers and put baking soda containers inside to dispel odors

Check all cabinets, closets, attic, basement, and garage for overlooked items

Remove all trash and debris not being moved

Mark any fixtures or furniture not being moved

Carry jewelry and important documents yourself

Transport pets yourself

Accompany movers through your house to tag furniture and boxes for room location at new location

Explain what is or is not being moved

Confirm exact destination with moving truck driver

Double check all cabinets, closets, attic, basement, and garage for overlooked items

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