Four Days Before the Move

• Schedule final utility meter readings for day of closing, including gas/fuel oil, electricity, water/sewer.
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  Incase the meter readers come while you're at the closing, arrange for a friend or relative to be home during the time you're out of the house.

       Three Days Before

• Go to the post office and arrange for the mail to be forwarded to new postal address.
• Cancel newspaper subscriptions, cable TV service, telephone and garbage collection.

       Two Days Before

• Talk to the title officer, your lawyer and your agent to verify that all necessary paperwork will be ready for your closing.

       The Day Before

• Pick up a written copy of your estimate closing costs from the closing officer or have your agent do it - you're entitled to it by law. Check to make sure all fees, tax adjustments and other charges are correct.
• Gather all the documents you are expected to bring to the closing meeting, such as paid property tax receipts, property survey, copies of your mortgage and any other liens on the property.

       Closing Day

• Before you leave, sweep out the house and make certain all your belongings are out.
• When you leave for the closing make sure you have your documents, along with all house keys and garage door openers.
• Immediately after the closing is completed, call your insurance agent and cancel your homeowner's policy.