Secure copies of Sales Agreement, signed by all parties; including all amendments and riders
	Copy of earnest money deposit check
	Copy of plat and listing, property description and seller disclosure
	Select Buyers Attorney for DE property
	Apply for Buyers Mortgage financing (see Mortgage Checklist)
	Secure necessary documentation for lender and/or contract
	Obtain wood-destroying insect and/or termite certification and/or guarantee, usually ordered by buyers
	Obtain structural certification if insect/termite infestation is found
	Obtain well certification, if applicable
	Obtain septic certification, if applicable
	Obtain home inspections as per contract
	Obtain Buyers fire and/or homeowner’s insurance for new property
	Second earnest money deposit if applicable
	Third earnest money deposit if applicable
	Transfer utilities prior to settlement:

		Conectiv (888) 850-4600
		City of Newark Electric, Water & Sewer (302) 366-7085
		Artesian Water (302) 453-6900
		City of Newark Electric, Water & Sewer (302) 366-7085
		United Water (302) 633-5900
		Wilmington City Water (302) 571-4150

Telephone Installation/Transfer

		Bell Atlantic Telephone (800) 942-5000
		Conectiv (888) 850-4600

	Suburban Cable (302) 656-7847
	Obtain certified check for settlement
	Notify fuel dealer, if applicable. (Be prepared to reimburse seller for remaining heating fuel in tank at time of closing if stipulated in sales agreement)
	Notify garbage/trash removal company
	Get and send change-of-address cards
	Notify State Motor Vehicle Division of address change, update driver’s license and change registration for vehicles if relocating from another state
	Register to vote at elections department or DMV

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