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You are here: Home / Real Estate Tips / For Home Sellers / Belmont MA Home Seller Pre-closing To-dos

Belmont MA Home Seller Pre-closing To-dos

June 23, 2017 By John Montanaro

Moving is a very hectic task. You may overlook a few important items. The Belmont MA home seller pre-closing to-dos below can ensure a smooth closing and move.

Cancel Utilities

Call each utility company to schedule termination of service. Most require some notice for cancellation in order to check the meter. Other services, such as cable, might ask you to drop off their equipment. You might not learn this information until you contact them, so try not to wait until closing day.

Contact Your Mortgage Company

If land taxes are included in your mortgage payment, this means that an escrow account is being managed by your mortgage company. When the tax bill is issued, the funds are disbursed from that account. If your closing is planned for around the same time as the payment due date, you may tell your mortgage company not to pay that bill. You could be charged for the same bill at closing, resulting in a duplicate payment. Double check this with the closing attorney for clarification. It may be a prolonged procedure to get a refund or you might not realize the mistake at all. Typically, any funds remaining in the account are refunded to you after the mortgage is paid off.

Schedule Mail Forwarding

You can arrange to forward your mail with USPS before your move date. This can be done in-person or on their website. Note that there may be two different services available. A permanent mail forwarding includes only a minimal fee of a few dollars online. There is an upgraded service with a higher cost but may not be necessary when forwarding addresses. You must still inform senders directly of your new address. Mail forwarding services will only ensure that mail reaches you for a finite period of time.

Belmont MA Home Seller Pre-closing To-dos

The Belmont MA home seller pre-closing to-dos above contains only a few of the major things to include. For more guidance on selling your house, ask your listing agent. He or she will help keep you on track.

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