❑ Apply for a certificate of continued use, certificate of occupancy, or smoke certificate at least two weeks prior to closing. Bring original certificate to the closing.

❑ Be sure that all personal belongings are removed from the property (including garage, storage sheds, and lawn).

❑ If you live in a condo or co-op, notify the Board of Directors in advance so that they can schedule their pre-closing walk-through.

❑ Get final utility readings for gas, oil, electric, water, and sewer and get reimbursed by buyers for any payments you have already made.

❑ Get reimbursed by buyers for already-paid condo or co-op monthly maintenance fees and assessments.

❑ Get reimbursed by buyers for prepaid services such as garbage pickup, septic tank, and landscaping.

❑ Pay buyer for agreed-upon inspection items that may be in need of repair.

❑ Pay Realtor’s commission, attorney fees, recording fees, and document delivery costs.

❑ Make sure that all mortgages, debts, or liens on the home have been paid and resolved.

❑ Pay realty transfer tax, if applicable in your area.

❑ Calculate your profit (capital gains) or loss and report the sale to the IRS.

❑ Read, approve, and sign the HUD Settlement Statement.

❑ Leave (in the home) instructional manuals and warranty information for appliances and home systems for the new homeowners.

❑ Organize and label all copies of home keys and bring them to the closing.

❑ Find, get estimate, hire, and schedule the mover.

❑ Notify post office of address change.

❑ Notify bank, credit card companies, insurers, physicians, schools, and delivery services of the move.

❑ Give yourself enough time to plan for the proper disposal of hazardous waste materials such as paint cans and propane tanks.

❑ Plan for transportation of pets.

❑ Contact utility companies for final readings.

❑ Have enough cash on hand for moving day.

❑ Carry small valuables and important documents yourself in the move.

❑ Have a plan to keep children occupied during the truck loading.