Real Estate 101: Vendor's Checklist
ONCE YOU HAVE ACCEPTED THE OFFER:
o Arrange to deliver all title documents in your possession to your lawyer’s office. These include but are not limited to your transfer/deed, mortgage, plan of survey and property tax bill.
o If there are any conditions on the offer, advise your lawyer as soon as the conditions have been met.
o Contact all utility companies to advise of the closing date and request them to read meters, disconnect service and to forward the final bills to your new address.
o Notify your security/alarm system company
o Arrange for movers, if necessary
o Advise the Post Office and Driver’s License Office regarding change of address.
o If applicable, revise or make your Will and Powers of Attorney.
o In the week prior to closing, arrange a meeting with your lawyer to sign documents, deliver keys/code, provide forwarding address and telephone number and arrange the delivery of funds after the sale.
o Cancel your home/fire insurance for one day after closing.