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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 Friends Post O¥ce
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.

Remember to notify utility companies to

set up your services at your new home!

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