Selling 101: Utility Billing
Deciding To Sell
Do I Need an Agent?
Cost of Selling
When is the best time to Sell
What do I need to disclose
Buy First or Sell First
Phase 2: Preparing Your Home
Initial Impressions Count
Basic Repairs and Maintenance
Mini Remodel Projects
Staging and Decorating
Pricing Your Home
Utility Bills
Pre-Sale Inspections
Phase 3: Marketing Your Home
Letter To Buyer
Marketing
Professional Photography
What To Expect While On Market
Factors For Buyers
Showings / Previews
Phase 4: The Purchase Agreement
Purchase Agreement
What are Sellers Concesssions
What are Contingencies
Buyer’s Inspection
Phase 5: The Closing
Closing Costs Explained
Title Work
Appraisals/Underwriting
►Utility Billing◄
Preparing For Closing
The Closing
Sometime just before closing, you should contact your utility companies for your home. You should let them know that you are selling your house and that you are closing soon. They will order final readings and change the billing over to the new owners. Here are a few to remember to contact.
Electricity
Gas
Water / Sewer
Garbage
Phone (optional)
Cable (optional)
Internet Provider (optional)
Some cities require you to use the city’s garbage collection. Other cities require you to hire a waste hauler. Check with your particular city to see what applies in your area.
Common Electric Providers
Xcel Energy (electricity in most areas, gas in some) 800-895-1999
Common Gas Providers
Centerpoint Energy (gas in most areas) 800-245-2377
Water / Sewer
Most of the cities bill individually for their water services.
Garbage
Minneapolis Utility Billing provides garbage services. You can read about their collection services here.
St. Paul does not provide garbage services. Please contact one of their approved vendors.
Richfield does not provide garbage services. Please contact one of their approved vendors.
Bloomington has just moved to a consortium of garbage haulers. You will contract with the city to have them haul your garbage and they will allow one of the consortium members to haul your garbage.