Closing Statements!

Your house is under contract and scheduled to close in a few weeks. What can you do to make the transfer of ownership as easy as possible for you and your buyers?

Keep in close contact with your Realtor so that you will know if there are any changes in the closing schedule. On the day the property changes hands, your house should be empty, clean and ready for the buyer. Contact all of the utility companies to let them know that you are moving and give the service company the buyer's name (the buyer must follow up with calls to confirm). Don't turn off the gas or electricity because the buyers need to confirm that the appliances are in working order. Let your insurance company know ahead of time that you are selling the house and arrange for your coverage to be transferred to your new home. The most important thing is to start the process well in advance in order to avoid any last-minute complications.

For professional advice on all aspects of buying and selling real estate call Juniper Realty, 781-769-4818 or email us at juniperrealty@aol.com