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CLOSING CHECKLIST

Prior to Closing

Gas or Oil (request measurement of remainder in tank as this is your personal
property and the buyer will compensate you for it at the closing)
Sanitation Service (arrange for final pickup of moving debris)
Remember to set up these same basic services at your new home
Electric
Water/Sewage

Telephone
Cable company
Homeowners Insurance
Flood Insurance

Have for Closing

All keys to property
All warranties and instruction booklets for items staying with property
(or leave them in the home for the new home owner)

Oil tank reading from oil company (if applicable) for fuel adjustment at closing
(your attorney may arrange this)

Change of Address Notification

Relatives Schools
Accountant Credit Cards
IRS Doctor/Dentist

Homeowners Ins. Post Office
Health Insurance Newspapers
Auto Insurance Magazines
Life Insurance Catalogs
Friends Clubs
Banks Organizations

Lawyer Motor Vehicle Dept.
Broker

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