Buying a home is an exciting—and often stressful—process. While the closing represents the end of your negotiations with the seller and officially transfers ownership to you as the buyer, there are still several steps to take in order to make your new home truly your own. Here is a checklist of some of the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth process when moving into a new home:
- Transfer utilities to your name. In order to be able to begin enjoying your new home as soon as you move in, it’s necessary to ensure that the utilities, including electric, water, gas, and garbage collection, are up and running in advance. To avoid any delays, contact your utility companies a few weeks before your move-in date and have all accounts transferred to your name. In addition, ensure that internet and cable (if applicable) are set up in your new home.
- Update your mailing address. To avoid missing a bill or other important piece of mail, be sure to update your address with the post office, your bank, credit card companies, insurance agencies, and anyone else who may try to contact you by mail.
- Change the locks. Once the sale has closed and you’re the official owner of your new home, one of the most important ways to ensure your security is to have the locks changed—after all, you never know how many spare keys the previous owners had, or to whom they may have given copies.
- Hire professional cleaners. Even if your new home is in great condition, hiring professionals to do a deep cleaning can help ensure that each room is sparkling, sanitary, and ready for you to make it your own.
source: redfin.com
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