Phase 9

Final Steps Before Closing

Tie up the loose ends that keep closing day smooth

A few practical tasks stand between you and closing day, none of them hard, but all of them easy to forget under the pressure of everything else.

What this phase covers

1. 1

   Final walkthrough checklist

   What to verify in the 24–48 hours before you sign.

2. 2

   Homeowners insurance guidance

   What to look for in a policy, and why your lender requires one before closing.

3. 3

   Setting up utilities transfer

   Make sure the lights are on (literally) when you walk through the door.