Page 16 - The Vanderblue Team's Sellers Guide

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 ☐ Friends ☐ Post Office
☐ Accountant ☐ Banks ☐ Newspapers
☐ IRS ☐ Lawyer ☐ Magazines
☐ Homeowners Ins. ☐ Broker ☐ Catalogs
☐ Health Insurance ☐ Schools ☐ Clubs
☐ Auto Insurance ☐ Credit Cards ☐ Organizations
☐ Life Insurance ☐ Doctor/Dentist ☐ Motor Vehicle Dept.

Notify utility companies, have meters read and service

canceled as of possession day. The Hydraulic Company

can approximate a water bill.