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The following is a buyer’s closing checklist to follow.

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ELECTRIC COMPANY

List agent will contact and transfer account to buyer’s

name(s) to insure continuous service.

Marblehead: (781) 631 5600  

Swampscott:  (800) 322 3223 

Nahant: (800) 322 3223

Salem: (800) 322 3223

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WATER

List agent will contact and transfer account to buyer’s

name(s) to insure continuous service.

Marblehead: (781) 631 0102

Swampscott: (781) 596 8860

Nahant: (781) 581 0026

Salem: (978) 745 9595

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GAS COMPANY 

Buyer should notify National Grid of change of ownership.

National Grid 781-751-3000

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CABLE/TELEPHONE/INTERNET

Contact your cable/telephone/internet provider regarding installation of service.

Comcast: 800-266-2278

Verizon: 800-837-4966

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OIL TANK

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.

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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.

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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.

BUYER'S CLOSING GUIDE

Signing a Contract

DEED

 It is the Seller’s responsibility to provide you with a deed. Please indicate to your agent how you wish to hold title.

Dollar Bills

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.

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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.

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