Your move-in setup, minus the scramble

Utility
Guide.

Keep the lights on, the water running, and move-in night connected to Wi-Fi. A little setup now saves a lot of cardboard-box chaos later.

Use your possession date.

Your closing date and the day you receive possession are often the same, but not always. Check with Brittany first.

Don’t

Trust emailed wire changes.

A real utility bill usually does not require a wire. Verify unusual payment requests using a known phone number.

Move-in progress

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01Schedule 5 to 7 days before closingElectricity

Start service on the day you take possession. Ask whether a deposit, ID, or proof of ownership is required.

Have handy

New address · start date · ID · payment method

02Schedule 5 to 7 days before closingWater & sewer

Service may be handled by the city, parish, or a local district. Some providers require closing documents before they can open the account.

Have handy

New address · closing date · closing disclosure if requested

03Schedule 5 to 7 days before closingNatural gas

Not every home uses gas. If yours does, ask whether someone must be present for service activation or a pilot-light check.

Have handy

New address · start date · access instructions

04Shop and schedule 1 to 2 weeks aheadInternet & cable

Installation appointments fill up fast. Confirm which providers serve the exact address, not just the neighborhood.

Have handy

New address · preferred speed · installation date

05Arrange during closing weekTrash & recycling

Service might be municipal, private, or included through an HOA. Ask which pickup day applies and whether bins stay with the home.

Have handy

New address · HOA or municipality information

06Review before move-inSecurity & smart-home services

Ask which devices remain, whether equipment is leased, and how accounts or access codes are transferred.

Have handy

Device list · prior-owner transfer details · new codes

07Submit about 7 to 10 days before movingMail forwarding

Forward your mail and update important accounts individually. Mail forwarding does not update banks, insurance, licenses, or subscriptions for you.

Have handy

Old address · new address · move date

08Do not shut services off too earlyYour current home

Keep utilities active through your final day of possession, lease end, or sale closing, whichever applies to your situation.

Have handy

Final service date · forwarding address · final meter instructions

Need the right provider?

Utilities are address-specific.
Your wingwoman can point you in the right direction.

Send Brittany the property address before opening an account. She can help confirm the likely city, parish, HOA, or service area, but the provider should always verify final availability.

Ask Brittany ↗Closing Countdown ↗

Use your possession date.

Trust emailed wire changes.

Utilities are address-specific.Your wingwoman can point you in the right direction.

Utilities are address-specific.
Your wingwoman can point you in the right direction.