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These are the checklists related to Contract Deadline: Possession Date.

These tasks are when you're under contract to buy the property and related to the Possession Date in the "Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate".

This deadline relates to the date you actually get to occupy the property.

We typically use "Date of Closing" as the date for the Possession Deadline if you're getting possession at Closing.

If you've agreed to a "Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement" with the Seller to allow them to stay in the property after Closing, then your Possession Date will be different then "Date of Closing" and dictated by the "Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate" and your "Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement".

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  1. Complete "Possession Date" checklist
  2. Change address and get mailbox key at United States Post Office
    You'll want to change your address with the United States Post Office.

    If your mailbox is locked, you'll need to bring your deed (which you'll receive at Closing) down to the United States Post Office to get a new key.

    Contract Deadline: Possession DateUltimate Nomad ChecklistWeek 13

  3. Complete "Change of Addresss" checklist
  4. Schedule moving truck and movers
    If you're using a moving truck and hiring movers to help you move, you'll want to schedule those in advance of your Possession Date so they're ready for you when you get possession of the property.

    Contract Deadline: Possession DateUltimate Nomad ChecklistWeek 13

  5. REAL ESTATE BROKER: Provide you with a list of locksmiths
    Your Real Estate Broker will typically provide you with a list of locksmiths so you can have the locks rekeyed at your property.

    We strongly recommend you rekey the locks to your property as soon as possible.

    Contract Deadline: Possession DateUltimate Nomad ChecklistWeek 13

  6. REAL ESTATE BROKER: Provide you with a list of utility providers
    Your Real Estate Broker will typically provide you with a list of utility providers for your property so you can call and have them put into your name.

    You should do this about a week prior to Closing or if the Seller is staying in the property after Closing then Possession Date.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The day of Closing belongs to the Buyer so utilities should start on Closing.

    Contract Deadline: Possession DateUltimate Nomad ChecklistWeek 13

  7. Change utilities into your name
    About a week prior to Closing or if the Seller is staying in the property after Closing then Possession Date you should call each utility provider and have the utilities switched into your name.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The day of Closing belongs to the Buyer so utilities should start on Closing.

    Contract Deadline: Possession DateUltimate Nomad ChecklistWeek 13

  8. REAL ESTATE BROKER: Get keys to common area resources
    If your property has common area resources like a clubhouse where residents get a key, your Real Estate Broker will coordinate with the Seller, Seller's Real Estate Broker and HOA to get you a key to these common area resources when you get possession of the property.

    Contract Deadline: Possession DateUltimate Nomad ChecklistWeek 13

  9. Take possession of the property