Happy young couple getting keys of their new home.jpegGetting ready to sell your home? It's important to keep in mind what items will have to be transferred to the new owners. You'll want to be ready to hand these over once the sale has closed. Use this checklist to prepare for the closing of your home!

Checklist For The New Owners

Consult this list before property changes hands and make sure that these items are transferred with the home.

  • Owner’s manuals and warranties for any appliances left in the house.
  • Garage door opener(s).
  • Extra set of house keys.
  • Other keys. Other than the front and back doors, do you have any other locks within the home? Sometimes cabinets and lockers are built into the home and require keys. Basement and shed doors are another area that you may need keys.
  • A list of local service providers. This is a great idea to help the new owners and also the local businesses you're leaving behind. It will help owners get introduced to the neighborhood. Leave information for services such as the best dry cleaner, yard service, plumber and so on.
  • Code to the security alarm and phone number of the monitoring service if not discontinued.
  • Smart home device access. Any devices listed as fixtures need to be reset for the new homeowner. Make sure your account information and usage data are wiped from the device so that they may use it. Check with your device’s manufacture to find out how to do this.
  • Numbers to the local utility companies. New owners may not have access to internet right away in their new home and these numbers can be really helpful in getting them started.
  • Contact info for the condo board or home ownership association, if applicable.

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