What To Do After Closing on Your New Home 

Congratulations! You just closed on your new home and you’re ready to start the next chapter of your life. But what are the first few things you should do now that you’ve closed? It can be overwhelming, but not to worry, we’ll walk you through the important steps.

Set Up Utilities
Now is the time to set up utilities such as electricity, water, gas, internet/cable and garbage collection for your new home. Be sure to contact each provider before moving in so that services will be available when you need them. Some providers may require deposits or fees upfront in order to activate services.

Change Your Address
Once all of your utility services are established, it is important to update your address with banks, credit cards and other financial institutions. You’ll also want to make sure any subscriptions like Netflix or Hulu are updated with your new address. And don’t forget about updating your address with the DMV and Post Office so that all mail will reach its proper destination without delay.

Familiarize Yourself With The Neighborhood
Take some time to explore the area around your new home – get a feel for nearby stores and restaurants so that you can start enjoying them right away. Drive around different areas of town and note any parks or playgrounds that might be good for family outings. If there is a homeowners association at your new residence then take advantage of their resources – they can provide lots of helpful information about local schools and businesses as well as upcoming events in the area like neighborhood block parties or charity drives.

There is so much more than meets the eye when it comes to closing on a new home — from setting up utilities and changing addresses to getting familiar with the area around you! Taking these steps now will make settling into your new home much easier later on down the line. Congrats again on closing on your dream home! We know this is an exciting time for you and we hope this guide has been helpful in taking those first few steps towards making it feel like home sweet home!