Bring-To-Closing Checklist For The Seller

Seller’s Bring-To-Closing Checklist

(Please Note: All Items in red must be presented at closing!)

• Deed (Either your attorney or the closing attorney can draw this up for you)
• Smoke Certificate – The local fire department must certify proper location and working order of  all smoke detectors
• Taxes – Paid receipt for closing if your taxes ARE NOT included in your mortgage
• Public Water/Public Sewer – The final paid bill or final reading must be brought to closing
• Title V Certificate – (only if you have private sewer)
• License or picture ID
• Keys – clearly marked and labeled
• Utilities – Paid receipts are not necessary at closing for general utilities (Gas, Phone, Electric, Cable, etc).  Have them forward your bill to your new address.

 If oil, fill the tank and bring a “final fill” receipt for a full tank to closing.  Unless otherwise stipulated, the buyer will write a check for this amount to you at closing.

For Municipal Electric (Hudson, Norwood, Shrewsbury) the final paid bill MUST be presented at closing.

• Power of Attorney (if applicable)
• Private Curbside Trash Pick-Up – Paid Receipt (if applicable)
• P&S with original signatures

For Condo/Townhouse Sale (in addition to above):

• 6-D Certificate (verification of up-to-date condo fee payment)
• Condo Questionnaire (if required by buyer’s bank)
• Certificate of Insurance (master insurance policy from management company