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When to Transfer Utilities When Selling a House
Updated August 30, 2026.Keep the utilities on through the buyer’s final walkthrough and settlement unless your contract or…
Step 22 to Selling Your House: Cancel Homeowner's …
Cancel Homeowner’s InsuranceWhen should you cancel your homeowner's insurance?If you’re purchasing another home, transfer your insurance to the…
Step 23 to Selling Your House: Hire a …
Hire a residential cleaning company Most buyers request the home be “broom clean” when you move out. We suggest,…
Step 24 to Selling Your House: Buyer's Mortgage …
Mortgage Approval and Clear to CloseIn the previous step you hired a cleaning company and now you're one…
Step 25 to Selling Your House: Final Walkthrough
By this point, the buyer's financing has been approved as we discussed in the last step. The buyer's…
Step 26 to Selling Your House: It's Closing …
Closing Day is Upon Us!Here you will sign all the necessary documents and required paperwork, including the HUD/Settlement…
