Once my marketing plan has worked and we’re under contract, there are some things that need to be done to provide for a smooth closing.  You need to expect and plan for the following:

• Get ready for the home inspector
• Get ready for the appraiser
• Start talking to moving companies (or your best friends)
• Start packing away those things which just can’t get broken or lost
• Gather a list of your utility providers to give to the new homeowner
• Get together all the keys and garage door remotes
• Assemble your appliance manuals, alarm key code, remote garage door code, etc.
• For the day of closing, bring 2 forms of photo ID along with the above to hand over to the new owner(s)