Preparation

Several tasks need to be completed prior to your closing appointment.

We recommend that you plan deliveries of any kind for two or more days after the closing date, since unexpected delays can prevent us from delivering keys to you on the day of closing.

Insurance

Your lender and the title company will require proof of a homeowner's policy from your insurance company. Your insurance agent should know exactly what is needed. We suggest that you arrange for this at least three weeks before the expected closing date and confirm that your lender has received it. This proof of insurance must be provided before Classic Homes is able to deliver the keys to your new home.

Classic Homes or Lender Questions

Please discuss and resolve any questions, agreements, or other details regarding your home with your Sales Specialist well in advance of the closing. Likewise, confirm with your lender that all necessary closing preparations have been addressed.

Keys

Keys are delivered after documents are finalized and funding confirmation has been received. Because timing is so important, we repeat our recommendation that you plan deliveries accordingly to avoid stress and inconvenience. Our insurance prohibits us from permitting you to store items in the home prior to key delivery.

Utility and Community Services

You will need to notify all applicable utility companies of your move so that service is provided in your name. We suggest that you contact these companies well ahead of time to avoid any interruption in service.

A few related tasks are easy to overlook:

• Schedule phone, cable, and internet service so it is active when you move in. Internet and Wi-Fi also need to be working for your smart home installation.
• Update your mailing address — set up mail forwarding with the U.S. Postal Service and update your address with banks, your employer, and any subscriptions.