Page 13 - Title Insurance Explained With Closing Tips For Buyers and Sellers

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TIPS FOR HOME SELLERS

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4. Be considerate and gracious to the new owners:
1. Gather your pertinent documents to bring to
the closing:
• Consider giving the house a deep clean.
• A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
• Don’t leave unwanted belongings behind.
• Any unanswered questions regarding the
Settlement Statement • Gather all keys, remotes and access codes in one place
for the new owners, as well as warranties and manuals for
• The key(s) to the home to give to the closing attorney or appliances, security systems, etc.
your real estate agent, if applicable in your state
• Turn off the lights and water, unplug appliances, close the
• Any final utility bills to be paid or collected window coverings and lock all the windows and doors.

5. Do a final walk-through to ensure the house is
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2. Notify all important parties that you’re moving. That
been met.
includes your bank, doctor’s office, children’s school and
phone company, as well as family and friends. And don’t
forget to file a change-of-address through the post office!

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3. Cancel any insurance or utilities that no longer apply
to your home.