some of the things that one might need to do after closing
- check usps office for moving coupons
- change the lock after getting the key to house
- do a binding contract with moving company (check the forum for different company)
- video record all your product before moving
- ask your current provider of utilities(gas,electricity etc.,) to move services to new place to avoid credit check for new application.
- compare the gas rates in ga and lock the rate with gas provider (12 months)
- Take a load mgmt switch from electricity company – will give bill credit in summer
- Try buying all the appliances(refrigerator,washer dryer) , garage door opener ,lawn care products (mowing,trimming,blowing,bricks etc.,) at one time from homedepot
- Ask for bid room price in homedepot for all your purchases totaling more than 3/4 thousand along with store/manufacturer promotions.
- It is better to take warranty on the appliances from store as it cost less bucks for 5 yr compared to squaretrade or anyother company
- You can negotiate on the warranty
- Home owners insurance needed as part of closing.
- Home security system (better to have it incase of fire alert) and you can get discount in home insurance.
- Ask for multiple discount from same insurance company by combining home auto security system etc.,
- Register in epropertywatch
- Stores has satureday session to teach ‘Do it yourself’ projects
- Some of the things are very easy to DIY which can help you on health and wealth
- Filing for homestead exemption with your county office
- Note down the closing attorney’s email and phone no for future ref
- Note down email county officer’s email for receiving a soft copy of closing document once county register your house (takes couple of month)
- Keep all your documents for tax filing.
- Schedule online bill pay for mtg with all other utility bill and monitor for first couple of month.
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