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Closing day through the first month, organized into a practical task list.

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Before the moving truck leaves

First Night

Keep one essentials box with you

Toilet paper, chargers, medications, basic tools, clean sheets and towels.

Change or rekey exterior locks

Make sure old keys no longer work.

Test smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms

Replace batteries if the age or condition is unknown.

Days 1–7

First Week

Locate water, electric and gas shutoffs

Everybody responsible for the house should know where they are.

Replace the HVAC filter

Write down the replacement date.

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