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SELLERS CLOSING CHECKLIST
PREPARATION OF DEED & CLOSING COSTS
You must have an attorney draw the deed. If you do not have an attorney, then please ask the buyer’s closing attorney to draw a deed for you. This should be arranged a few weeks prior to closing.
Preparation of Deed - $125 (approx) Deed Tax Stamps - $4.57 per $1,000 of selling priceMisc. Recording Fees - check with your attorney
DISCHARGE OF PRESENT MORTGAGE
The closing attorney will handle this. Please advise the closing attorney of who is holding your present mortgage(s) and give him/her the account number(s).
SMOKE DETECTOR CERTIFICATE & CARBON MONOXIDE
You must have a smoke detector and carbon monoxide certificates for the closing. Please call your local Fire Department to arrange this at least three weeks prior to closing. Certificates are valid for 60 days.
KEYS/DRIVER’S LICENSE
Please bring your house keys and garage door openers (if applicable) to the closing, along with your driver’s license. The closing attorney will need to see proof of identification.
FUEL ADJUSTMENT AND UTILITIES
If your home is heated by oil, some oil companies will make a final stick measurement. Otherwise you can make a visual reading and round off to the lower 1/8 reading of the tank. Most tanks are adjusted based on 260 gallons as full. Keep a copy of your last oil bill and use the last price per gallon that you paid as the factor multiplied by the number of gallons left in the tank. Please contact your real estate agent with the reading.
FINAL WATER READING
You should arrange for a final water reading a few days prior to closing by calling your town Water Department. Many towns will allow you to go to their office and pay the bill so that you can bring a paid receipt to the closing. If not, then the bill must be picked up and brought to the closing. The amount owed should also be called into the closing attorney so that the proper adjustment can be made.
SEPTIC CERTIFICATION
If you have private sewerage you must provide a certification stating that the system conforms to the state’s Title V sanitary code. The state has a list of inspectors that can perform this certification. This should be done well in advance of the closing to allow for necessary repairs. A copy of the Title V Certificate should be brought to the closing.
CONDOMINIUM SELLER
You must provide a 6D Certificate at closing, which represents that common charges (condominium fees) are paid in full. It must be signed by a majority of the recorded trustees.
TRANSFER UTILITIES
Call your electric, telephone, and gas company, if applicable, to arrange transfer of service to be effective the day of the closing.
NSTAR: 800-592-2000
Serving: Dover, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medfield, Millis, Medway, Norfolk, North Bellingham, Walpole, Westwood
NATIONAL GRID ELECTRIC: 800-322-3223
Serving: Attleboro, Blackstone, Franklin, Foxboro, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Plainville, South Bellingham, Wrentham
BAY STATE GAS: 800-677-5052
Serving: Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, Walpole, Wrentham
NSTAR GAS: 800-592-2000
Serving: Attleboro, Foxboro, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Milford, Holliston, Sherborn, Taunton, Upton, Westwood
BLACKSTONE GAS: 508-883-9516
Serving: Blackstone, South Bellingham, and some parts of Wrentham
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(508) 376-8200 / 1-800-696-8200
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