Forgetting to Cancel/Switch Utilities and Insurance Many sellers overlook notifying utilities that they are moving or applying for utility service at their new home. Call the utilities and your insurance company as soon as a contract is signed. Find out howmany days’ lead time they need to switch or cancel, then get back with them when you have a firm closing date. Letting Emotions Take Over Keep calmduring the entire home-selling process, especially during and after a home inspection. Be realistic and assume there will be issues. It’s not unusual to have to take care of some repairs. Don’t let the buyer’s demand to complete a small repair kill the deal. On the other hand, don’t commit to fixing anything in advance (e.g., “Sure, we can put on a new roof ”), unless you are sure you can handle it emotionally and financially. Decide what type of repairs you can realistically tackle, then stick with the decision. Some repairs can get out of hand and end up costing big money. • • •
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