What To Do When Escrow Closes

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1. Call a locksmith and change all the outside door locks.  You don’t know if somebody’s buddy still has a key, and might decide to let himself in to crash on the couch.

2. Change utilities to your name: gas, electric, water, sewer, garbage, and telephone.

3. Visit the post office, and pick up a change of address packet.  Fill it out.

4. Make that dreaded visit to the DMV to change your address on your driver’s license.

5. Buy a big pack of Toilet Paper, and place next to a working toilet.

6. Check the batteries in your new smoke detectors.

7. Map out the nearest Ace Hardware, Lowes, Home Depot, and Gas Station.

8. Set-up high speed internet access.

9. Bring your cell phone wall charger, so you don’t have to sit in the car and talk while the phone charges from the lighter adaptor.

10. Change the Garage door opener codes.

11. Find out what day is garbage day, and set your alarm to the night before.

12. Buy a lawnmower, and push it over the grass every week so the homeowner association doesn’t get on your case.

13. Get a set of basic tools:  Hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, tape measure, ladder, and putty scraper.  No need to go overboard right now.

14. Get some basic cleaning stuff, including soap and paper towels to put by the sink.  So you can wash and dry your hands as necessary.

15. Finally, you might want to pick up a toilet plunger, just in case.