Selling Your House? What to Leave for the Buyers at Closing

So you listed your home for sale, accepted an offer and are now under contract. Congratulations! Believe it or not, your closing date will be here soon. As the seller, you likely agreed to fix a few inspection issues prior to closing. You may also have hired a professional cleaner to make the property spick-and-span for the new buyers. Now that that’s completed, it’s time to start thinking about the actual closing itself. Not sure what to leave for the buyers at closing? We can help. Below, we’ve included a list of items you should consider leaving (or doing to the home) on closing day. This will ensure a seamless, drama-free transition for both you and the buyers. Best of luck and happy moving!

What to leave for the buyers at closing

The keys

A folder of any appliance warranties and manuals

List of vendors and service professionals

Window treatments, mirrors, light fixtures and other features

Remote controls

A box of extra hardware

Information for home automation systems

Turn off the lights (but leave the AC on)

Pool supplies and accessories

Extra paint

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