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Closing Checklist Items

January 13, 2019 Melissa Christopher

Prior to closing, you will need to arrange to have utilities transferred into your name for the day of closing/next day. Be sure to check in with school for protocol on transferring / registering a student.

Log additional information for non-essentials but good to know items here too!

Electricity Company: ________________________________
Water Company: ____________________________________
Sewage Company: __________________________________
Gas Company: ______________________________________
Oil Company: _______________________________________
Trash Company: ____________________________________
Trash Pick-Up Dates: _________________________________
Internet / Phone / Cable Provider : ______________________
Alarm System: ______________________________________
Sprinkler Company: __________________________________
Pool Service: _______________________________________
Landscaping Service:_ ________________________________
Solar Panels: _______________________________________
Pest Control Service: _________________________________
Well Service: _______________________________________
Elementary School: __________________________________
Middle School: _____________________________________
High School: _______________________________________
Extra Notes: _______________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

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