While we are talking about closing, here is a list of 10 things to do before the big day!
- Clean the House - if you don't have time, you can hire someone and we have a list of recommendations, too! Wipe down cabinets, inside and out, polish bathroom & kitchen fixtures, dust windowsills, sweep & vacuum everywhere, including the garage. It's not always necessary to shampoo any carpet, but it's a nice touch. Don't forget outside, make sure to mow the lawn. Here is a link to the hazard waste disposal as well.
- Empty Cabinets & Storage - Check and recheck that all cabinets and storage areas have been emptied. Especially those hard to reach areas (like above the refrigerator), and the attic.
Extra Materials - Ask the new homeowner ahead of time if they would like you to leave recent paint, floor tiles, etc.- Attachments - Anything permanently attached should remain with the house unless contractually negotiated. To include: curtain/drapery rods, blinds/shades, tv mount/speaker mount, lighting fixtures. Some things aren't permanently attached but may be included as such, fireplace screens, fireplace logs, curtains, video doorbells and keys.
- Repairs - Patch holes in walls and touch up paint.
- Trash - Try not to leave a ton of trash at the curb for pick up unless pick up is that day.
- Water Supply Line - Be sure to check the refrigerator water supply line is not leaking after you disconnected it. Flooding is a common occurrence from this source.
- Utilities - Transfer bills, cancel utilities and insurance on the day after your scheduled closing. Here are some Helpful Numbers in San Antonio.
- Manuals - Leave all warranty and instruction manuals in a kitchen drawer. It's also a nice touch to leave other pertinent information like which mailbox is yours, garage door code, written instructions on how to turn on specialty items, too.
- Keys & Remotes - Leave these items in the kitchen drawer or bring to closing. Don't forget the garage door or gate remotes from your car!
Home Selling Step 18: Let's Pencil in Closing