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SELLER'S CLOSING CHECKLIST

The following is a seller’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.

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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