If you are selling a house that is under contract and scheduled to close in a few weeks, what can you do to make the transfer of ownership as easy as possible for you and your buyers?

Keep in close contact with your real estate agent so that you will know if there are any changes in the closing schedule. On the day the property changes hands, your house should be empty, clean and ready for the buyer. Contact all of the utility companies to let them know that you are moving and give the service company the buyer's name (the buyer must follow up with calls to confirm). Don't turn off the gas or electricity because the buyers need to confirm that the appliances are in working order. Let your insurance company know ahead of time that you are selling the house and arrange for your coverage to be transferred to your new home. The most important thing is to start the process well in advance in order to avoid any last-minute complications.

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Margorie Grime, Broker.
Royal LePage RCR Realty, Brokerage
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Margorie has devoted her career to real estate sales since 1975. Margorie Grime is a leading REALTOR in the area, selling a home every 3.3 days. Her activities have consistently earned her top awards. With the changing real estate market and economy, Margorie has formed this diverse team-qualified to cover all the complex details of real estate transactions, allowing Margorie to do what she does best-working with people interested in buying and selling property. Margorie is committed to providing the very best service available.