You have a contract on your home and the Closing date is coming soon.What can you do to ensure the day of Closing will run smoothly?  Here are some important tips to assist you with a stress-free closing:

1. Empty the House
   On the day of Closing you should have your home empty of all personal belongings.The home should be clean and ready for the new owners to do a walk through before the Closing.If the house is in bad shape, it could cause the buyers to reconsider their purchase at last minute.

2. Contact all Utility Companies
   It is a good idea to contact all utility companies and let them know that you are moving.You may also want to give the companies know the name of the buyers who should also contact them with a follow up to get the utilities transferred into their names.Do not turn off the utilities until the day after the Closing.The buyers will need to make sure the appliances are all in working order before they close on the Property.

3.Call your Insurance Company

When you are sure you will be Closing on your Property, contact your insurance company to let them know you will be selling the Property.Arrange coverage for your home until the end of your Closing date.

4.Most Important of All!

Start all these processes in advance.Do not wait until the last minute to follow these tips.