Here's a day-by-day checklist of things to do during your final week in
your old house.
Four Days Before
Schedule final utility meter readings for day of closing, including:
gas/fuel oil
electricity
water/sewer
In case the meter readers come while you're at the closing, arrange
for a friend or relative to be home during the time you're out of the house.
Three Days Before
Go to the post office and arrange for mail to be forwarded to new address.
Cancel newspaper subscriptions, cable TV service, telephone and garbage collection.
Two Days Before
Talk to the title officer, your lawyer, and your agent to verify that all necessary paperwork will be ready for your closing.
The Day Before
Pick up a written copy of your estimated closing costs from the
closing officer, or have your agent do it - you're entitled to it by law. Check to make sure all fees, tax adjustments,
and other charges are correct.
Gather all the documents you are expected to bring to the closing
meeting, such as:
paid property tax receipts
property survey
copies of your mortgage and any other liens on
the property
Closing Day
Before you leave, sweep out the house and make certain all your
belongings are out.
When you leave for the closing, make sure you have your documents,
along with all house keys and garage door openers.
Immediately after the closing is completed, call your insurance
agent and cancel your homeowner's policy.
