Buyer’s Closing Checklist
The following is a buyer’s closing checklist to follow.
DEED
It is the Seller’s responsibility to provide you with a deed. Please indicate to your
agent how you wish to hold title.
EXPENSES
A couple of days prior to closing, contact your lender’s attorney (closing
attorney) regarding your closing expenses. A certified check is required for any due expenses.
INSURANCE
Notify your insurance company of your pending purchase. Important: Bring to
closing an insurance binder/policy and a paid receipt as required by your lender.
ELECTRIC COMPANY
Marblehead: Swampscott: Nahant: Salem: |
781-631-5600 800-322-3223 800-322-3223 800-322-3223 |
List agent will contact and transfer account to buyer’s name(s) to insure continuous service.
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WATER
Marblehead: Swampscott: Nahant: Salem: |
781-631-0102 781-596-8860 781-581-0026 978-745-9595
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List agent will contact and transfer account to buyer’s name(s) to insure continuous service.
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GAS COMPANY (if applicable)
National Grid | 781-751-3000 |
Buyer should notify National Grid of change of ownership. |
CABLE/TELEPHONE/INTERNET:
Contact your cable/telephone/internet provider regarding
installation of service.
Comcast: 800-266-2278
Verizon: 800-837-4966
OIL TANK (if applicable)
Indicate your preference to fill the oil tank or to read tank contents.
You will reimburse the Seller at the closing for contents of tank.
POST OFFICE
Notification of change of address at http://moversguide.usps.com
INCOME PROPERTY (only)
At the closing, you will be given leases, security deposits,
prepaid rental income & other applicable documentation.
BE SURE TO BRING TO CLOSING: Original insurance policy, receipt for paid insurance
policy, certified check for remaining down payment, personal checks for minor expenses,
driver’s licenses with photographs.