What To Do After Closing on a Home | My TOP 10 and How to Avoid Getting Scammed After Closing!

[@lilyliliane4017]

Me and my husband are closing on a house tomorrow and having our second baby in 2 next days! God help us through this 🙏

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congrats on the baby...a new baby and a move---wow. Many blessing for a smoth closing and delivery!

[@silentstrike123]

Crazy, as I read this we too are closing on a house tomorrow and our baby is due next month 😀

[@karenthomas714]

Congrats to you guys! I’m sure you guys and baby are settled ❤️❤️

[@gabriellitonjua9608]

is it a good time to buy house? my family are pre-approved and we made offer to the house we want. still waiting for response.

[@rebeccastratton8718]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@dreamchaser5758]

I first learned about Home Maintenance Accounts online. It's recommended that you save 1% of your home's purchase price every year. So you paid $150K or 150,000 for your home save $1500 every year. It's good to put this money in an account you don't readily have access to. Not your regular account where your bill money is kept. Even buying salt if you live in an area with harsh winters can be expensive. If you get a tax return you can fund half or a fourth of your Home Maintenance Account. Always try to get 1-3 months ahead on your mortgage....so many people could have avoided foreclosure if they had just done this. It gives you time to breathe and recalibrate if you are faced with an emergency

[@ShaheedahHill]

Good tips

[@BigPorta]

Just got our contract accepted 🙏🏾 now the scary part begins. The big bad underwriter 😮. We’re due for settlement on the 29th of April. Thank you ma’am for your videos. Update Clear to close. We close on April 24th! Movers coming the next day 🎉🎉🍾

[@ShaheedahHill]

You got this, here is my underwriting video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZqUinaJgb-qgZo

[@mzzqtcute4548]

Congratulations! 🎊🍾🎈🎉 I close tomorrow, I am anxious and excited! 😊

[@rxxx3C]

Good luck 👍🏿

[@BigPorta]

Update: Clear to close 04/24! It’s Up!🆙 🎉🎉🎉🎉🍻🍾

[@BigPorta]

@@mzzqtcute4548 We close on the 24th! Congrats to you and yours! 🎉🎉🎉

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

Here is a tip for people moving from one state to another and buying a home.. After doing the final walk through, take pictures of all the appliances as well as the condition of the place. Some sellers have been known ( after closing)to return at night,to the property and steal out all the brand new appliances and replace them with rusted broke down items . Or worse not replace them at all,after closing.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Good tip!

[@monicarenee7949]

Oh wow that would piss me off

[@LacherEustache]

You got me when you recommended meeting your neighbors!!! Yes to establishing & building community!

[@ShaheedahHill]

For sure, it is harder than is used to be but still very important. @lachereustache9455 Thank you for watching

[@sportsMike87]

Change the locks on the doors. Don't know how many copies are floating around

[@BlkIzButta]

Change the garage door openers too.

[@llirbyllirby]

Thank you so much for this, I closed on my home on yesterday,in this crazy Atl market!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congratulations!!!

[@ajwriter5699]

Congrats!

[@dougbones7095]

How much did you put down during the whole process

[@llirbyllirby]

@@ShaheedahHill Thank You!

[@llirbyllirby]

@@ajwriter5699 Thank you!

[@barbarabrookens7525]

Watching you is like taking a course “buying and selling” 101, I just love it

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks so much!

[@jennilaronda5830]

I just wanted to say….From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!!! My husband and I have been watching your videos since the middle of last year, and we closed on our home on last Friday! Your advice, from how to increase our scores, lower our DTI, how student loans can affect the application, how to get certain installment loans written out of our DTI, new construction versus resell, loan product types, all of this was put to use. Your videos are a masterclass and I truly appreciate the knowledge that you GAVE us! Again, Thank you♥️

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you Jenni! Congratulations on your new home!

[@ladyo7254]

Sold several times over the course of the loan. Mine has been sold 3 times. Keep all your paper and tax papers in a file cabinet or file box. So many people forget to change those locks. I changed mine same day I got the keys😊. Homestead exception save me on taxes. I had a very good realtor she walked me through and told me everything I needed to get done. We remained friends till this day😊

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for sharing

[@jasmyn09]

So glad I found your channel! I closed on my first home last week and all of your tips were so helpful! To the people who are weary and still looking for a home in this very competitive market, please stay encouraged! My house had multiple offers but the sellers went with me because I would be actually living in the house and not renting it out. So make that offer! You never know until you try ❤️ ETA: I also got my house for under the appraisal amount, so again just make that offer and see ☺️. God bless.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks so much for coming back to share! Congratulations😊🏠

[@2cuteNmyGT]

So did you have to renegotiate your sales price?

[@missbttrsctch]

Congratulations!!

[@Nikki7479]

Congrats!! I agree with you. I close end of next month and found Shaheeda's advice so very helpful! My home is new construction & yrs ago I saw on HGTV when there are multiple offers, sometimes writing a letter helps. I did just that and they accepted, I offered $1000 over and they reduced it back to their list price. To God be the Glory! Don't give up on your search!

[@EvaRocks]

@@Nikki7479 🥂🍾🤑🤝🏾💖⚘

[@TheMateusrex]

We're closing on a house in a couple weeks. This was a great resource. Thank you!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Glad it was helpful, congratulations

[@theo81st]

Ms. Hill, I'm a new realtor in FL. As a former educator, I can absolutely recognize the care and attention you put into providing relevant information to your subscribers. So glad to see more people discovering this incredible resource you provide. Continued blessings!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you so much - Educators represent! I guess all of those lesson plans are finally paying off 😂

[@MemoGrafix]

I got one of those _"Get Copy of Deed"_ BS when I bought My houses. The first time I read the notice I knew it was a *_LIE_* especially due to I already had My Deeds. Thank God I was born and raised in NYC. Living there raised My Spidey Senses for damn near everything in My life.

[@easye15e]

Thank you so much for Your knowledge my wife and I are closing on a house next month first time homebuyer lol . We just got married in the Bahamas 2 months ago.My wife brother is jealous so much he didn’t even congratulate us. He decided to propose 2 years ago right after us. He hasn’t done anything as yet hence why he hasn’t came around us. Now getting our house he will be livid lol

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congratulations on your new home!

[@ivette0369]

Closed today!!!! These tips come in handy!!! Thank you so much for all the tips and guidance!!!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching and congratulations!!

[@BlkIzButta]

Great information. We just closed the end of April. My suggestions also is to keep anything related to your home in a safe and to not only change the locks on all doors, but to change the garage door openers too. A month after closing after we already had changed the locks and came back to the house there was a dead cat inside the house. There’s no way the cat could’ve gotten in, unless someone left it there. After that, we changed the garage door openers too.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

[@losheroes6076]

Lol wth

[@ZussieMakesit]

OMG that's traumatizing!! I still have the same locks... I have the new ones I bought that are with code but haven't had the chance, thankfully nothing crazy like that has happened, just mail keeps coming in the old owners name ...

[@EvaRocks]

Thanks Shaheedah, I know you got me over the hill! lol....

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you so much, this is awesome. I really appreciate the super chat and congratulations on your new home🙂

[@EvaRocks]

@@ShaheedahHill 🙏🏾🥂🍾🤑🤝🏾

[@Bear_83]

Went looking at a few homes today and will do tomorrow as a couple of open house schedule. Got my pre approval. Down payment ready, extra savings and closing cost money available. Still nervous asf.

[@ajwriter5699]

Congrats!

[@ShaheedahHill]

You are ready, don't be nervous. Excited for you!

[@MySemiCountryLife]

Good luck! Hope you find one you really like!

[@Bear_83]

@@ShaheedahHill oh I'm nervous lol. Baby on the way in 4 week tops wish I was already settled in a new place.

[@ShaheedahHill]

@@Bear_83 Congrats on the baby. Get help from family or hire movers so you can get in and settled quickly. Praying for a smooth closing😊

[@giniaa2707]

You provide tips that no one else seems to cover for purchasers. Thank you so much!

[@ShaheedahHill]

You are so welcome!

[@capeverdegrl]

Look at you with the cute haircut, adorable. Thanks for the info.

[@Intentionalwithlelum]

Great tips! I needed this list when i bought my first home I didnt know anything!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you

[@lifeafternarcissism]

You are awesome Shaheeda, I’ve been watching and studying your visits for two years now. I just closed our my new home in Texas. I bought my house and it appraised for more than what I paid for the home. Closing cost was low . Thank you for all your insight. I officially got over the hill to home ownership

[@ShaheedahHill]

That is so awesome Marquez! Thanks for coming back and sharing. Many blessings in your new home.

[@marque235]

I’m going to be confidently closing soon, God willing! Thanks for the valuable tips. I believe I’ll need this info in the near future. 😉

[@ritastevenson7380]

Hang in there. You are building wealth.

[@lakeshamills3034]

Great tips. I wish I knew this information when I purchased my New home back in 2017. The exemption tip is a great tip!!!! A coworker of mine told me about the exemption and it truly helped me out, cut my taxes down. Thank you so kindly for the tips. I always share your videos with family/friends preparing them for their new home.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you so much for sharing my videos🙂

[@mercymushimba8265]

Exemption taxes for house who can I call for that ?

[@danielledavis5119]

Thank you Shaheedah for getting me over the hill to home ownership!! Your videos have been a blessing to me for the past year and a half. My husband and I closed on our first home today🙏🏾🔑🏠

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congratulations!!! So happy for you, spring of new beginnings and new blessings in our new home😊🥰

[@EvaRocks]

U r amazing and I Thank you!!! I am in a different country and I am convinced your tips really helped greatly to close on 1 of my dream homes!!! Continued blessings to you and your lovely family.

[@ShaheedahHill]

So cool...what country?

[@EvaRocks]

@@ShaheedahHill Thanks for asking! Dream home in Jamaica and i am back and forth from Canada. I sent u a small donation for my appreciation yesterday. Blessings again to u and your family! You are a such a great example for many of "us"🥂🍾

[@EvaRocks]

I will continue to maintain my excellent credit and look out for continued tips on how to buy more property! I really would love to find more ways thru business credit and other avenues to purchase more property for rentals etc...🤑💖⚘

[@edwardsarpongboakye3626]

@Shaheedah, I closed on my new construction on 9/10. I’m a first time home owner now. Your videos were helpful. Keep up the good work

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you, so much and congrats on your new home!

[@Xtremeproducts]

I received my C2C notice few minutes ago (12/20/21 02:30 eastern standard time)

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congratulations!! So cool🙂

[@Xtremeproducts]

@@ShaheedahHill yeahhhhhhhh. We did it

[@phenomenalqueen6894]

You are an amazing person you help me and my anxiety during my home buyers process if it was not for you I don't know how I would have been if I had not been listening to you I closed on my house on July 26th and thanks to you I survived the first time buyers anxiety at the very end thank you so much for everything

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for coming back and sharing. Congrats Queen - Every Queen needs a castle 👑😊

[@CJohnson7324]

Hi I'm a new home buyer me and my partner are buying a new home within the next couple of weeks and I just wanted to say that your channel has been super helpful and you covered a few things my realtor and my lender did not cover during my trandactions and I am so happy I found your channel thank you so much you've been a big help

[@ShaheedahHill]

That is awesome Amber, thank you for watching! I am your virtual agent 😊

[@prettyyybizarrre]

I will be closing next month and I'm so excited! While this is my second home purchase, this list was still very helpful because I know with my nerves and excitement I will easily forget about the smaller things. Also the homestead exemption is something I completely forgot about. GREAT video!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks Tina and congrats on the new home.

[@GDixon-ch3yl]

This was very helpful information

[@katied4658]

In regards to schools you can discuss with your childs current school beforehand for transfer paperwork, what you will need to do or not do in regards to iep/504, etc. Bus stop info will be later but what new schools it will be needs to be found out during the house search process. Iep/504 is much easier to handle searching within district than it is out of district. Overall include the school in this process especially when you know what schools your child will be attending cause they can help a lot to make the transition easier.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Good point, thanks for sharing.

[@ritastevenson7380]

Thank you!! I just closed on 9/17. I goggled looking for info and then I saw your video.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Right on time! Congrats on your new home🙂

[@shakejackson7513]

Congratulations!!

[@RJ-cv2uw]

Another great one. I close in December and will rewatch this vid again. Thank you

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congrats and thank you

[@khadijahdavis1572]

This is great information thank you, I'm nearing closing on my new manufactured home, being placed on my own land, so all of this is very new to me, new subscriber here

[@ShaheedahHill]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mpakempake3235]

This was very very helpful.We will be closing on our first home in a few days and this was like gold.Thank you

[@ShaheedahHill]

Glad it was helpful, congratulations on your new home!

[@ldmcco0]

I closed 🙌🏿🙌🏿 Thank you for all your help.. This video is right on time.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Wonderful! Congratulations on your new home😊

[@samuelmahmud1909]

Great video coverage 💯 Iam closing on my new home soon. Thank you for the great information that you give

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congratulations!

[@2seeornot2see]

Putting this list down in my notes for the future. Your very helpful, the average realtor will never divulge this.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@rocioocana8663]

This was great! Thank you so much for all this important information!!

[@ShaheedahHill]

You are so welcome!

[@ABCsOFLOVE]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, AM CLOSING ON MY NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME NEXT WEEK.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Wonderful!

[@Nidval]

I have so much to say to you but I can't begin to tell you how thankful I'm for all the excellent advice you have giving us. Thanks sooooo much. And may God continue to help you so you continue to help us. I don't know what else to say but thanks we are doing our closing next month. God bless you...😇😇😇😇😇

[@ShaheedahHill]

Wow, thank you for sharing and watching. I really appreciate the feedback and support😊

[@1298Tank]

Thanks alot Ms Hill💙🥺 this was a long stressful process dealing with personal problems and buying a house at the same time But you made this process so much better you put me on to soo much with all your videos/panels thanks alot!! I am suppose to close this Friday coming Im in Maryland,, Thankyou 💙🔥🙏🏾

[@ShaheedahHill]

So happy for you and praise God for making it through despite the challenges. Congratulations to your first of many!

[@gaselekrauss415]

Great advice

[@ShaheedahHill]

@gaselekrauss415 Thank you for watching

[@biglia4562]

Thank you for your information. I’m closing on my first house in three days

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congrats!Thank you for watching

[@Bellenking44]

Thank you so much for your videos!!! They have been so helpful!! We are going to make a year in our new home!!! You are part of our family and our new journey!❤️😘

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congratulations....So happy to hear that.. new investment content coming soon. Ready to buy your first investment property🙂

[@SuperCheche19]

Do you require a home inspection for new construction?

[@ShaheedahHill]

Yes, you should.

[@Queen_Nefertari]

I am in the process of making an offer to this house in Stone Mountain. And i been watching your vlogs for a week now. I love love your vlogs specially to a new home buyer like me. Thank you so much for making all these vlogs for us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you for watching!

[@Queen_Nefertari]

@@ShaheedahHill Also watching without skipping your ads ❤️❤️❤️

[@queenellindelorishall9577]

Thanks for letting me know that it’s very important and interesting very helpful tips I appreciate it all thanks and I will be taking them all to heart and using them thanks from first time home buyer’s Ellin Deloris Hall.

[@ShaheedahHill]

You are so welcome!

[@mrblackj5787]

sis your a excellent teacher thank you for your time to share .i appreciate it

[@ShaheedahHill]

You are so welcome

[@brandonscales9914]

Thanks for this my city has the homestead exemption application on it's webpage. It also says I can say up to 80% in taxes which seems unbelievable

[@ShaheedahHill]

I hope that is true for you, thank you for watching.

[@karenv5844]

This came in the perfect time cause I just got a letter in mail that for $98 they can get me my deed!! Almost got me. Thank you soo much!!

[@suliatu2010]

I didn’t even know this was a scam that people were doing. Just wow

[@TrussLeadership]

Thanks!!! Been learning from you as we close in on closing on our first home.

[@shakejackson7513]

Congratulations!!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching and congrats!

[@TheJoshLange]

Thanks for your content. It was very helpful. This was our year to close!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you for watching and congrat on your home!

[@BoswelliaLuna8]

GREAT reminders! You're the best! Wish you worked here in Maryland!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks🙂

[@MzLaDae2U]

You are God sent! ❤️Thanks for all of this info.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@myson04]

Great info! I'm going to close soon and will need to write all of these down!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching

[@user-pj1qy4fp4f]

Great information. Wonderful reminders of things to do after closing. Thank you.

[@Limabravo29]

Great info

[@luissantos396]

Hi I just closed yesterday ony new house, my wife is also pregnant, God blessed us a lot ! ... Ms Hill, my realtor told me I have to apply for homestead exception but next year 2023 ... In this video you say to do it right away after closing, we are first time home buyers and we'll live in that house 🏠 .. how can I apply for that ? Thanks Ms !

[@ShaheedahHill]

Go to your local county or state tax office - wherever your tax payments go. It may not impact your taxes until 2023 but why wait, go ahead and apply now and get it out the way. By the time the baby comes you will be so busy, you may forget. Congratulations to you and your family!

[@luissantos396]

@@ShaheedahHill thanks !!!

[@daju01]

Excellent video relocating from NY to GA. closing in October but the appraisal is in tidewater but seller and us are doing our part. So yes those tips will come in handy when our time comes. Thank you.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching. I hope the Tidewater works out in your favor.

[@chastaspikes7218]

Thank you for the information! I just closed on my first home 🏡

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you for watching

[@ramooch5918]

I really enjoyed this video. I found it super helpful. I once moved and found the remote for the main living area fan after unpacking at my new place. I placed the remote in the mail and sent it to the new occupant.

[@ShaheedahHill]

😊

[@shaquellejacobs7930]

Your so great at what you do. I want to hire you as my realtor when I am ready

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you!

[@nicolewesley5906]

Thanks for all this info about buying a home we closed on our new build almost 4 months now

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks and congratulations!!

[@christinak1713]

Wow, thank you so much for such an informative video. It was really easy to digest, which is very appreciative for stressed out buyers who are eyeball deep in learning how to navigate the buying process

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching

[@aSlimtube]

Hoping to close by the end of this month. This info is spot on. THANK YOU!!!

[@ShaheedahHill]

You are so welcome and congrats on finding a home!

[@spiritualwarfareisreal2119]

You are so educated, professional and helpful. You are so appreciated! Thank you! I am beginning my process and watch your videos on every topic.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you, I really appreciate your support of my channel

[@brown_beauty7499]

Excellent! Excellent advice!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@kfergus3662]

Great information, from a smart woman thank you

[@ShaheedahHill]

@kfergus3662 Thank you for watching

[@heyadriennewright5874]

Thank you for this video. My husband and I close on our home next month. I can’t wait 🙌🏽🏡🙏🏽

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@antoniobridgeforth2362]

Your hair looks nice

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you!

[@bugsfelt]

Valuable Advise!!!! Thank you!!

[@ShaheedahHill]

You're so welcome!

[@bella2432]

Valuable information

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@lnapjr76]

As always, thanks for the information, Shaheedah! More information for me to utilize in our closing and post-closing journey.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@marque235]

I can finally put these tips to use! Starting the New Year in our new home 🏠 🎉

[@ShaheedahHill]

Congratulations and thank you for watching!

[@sapphiregarden5]

Do people get key on closing day or not?

[@ShaheedahHill]

Yes, here is a video on when you can move in. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4PPgJJva9ulq7c

[@sapphiregarden5]

@@ShaheedahHill after home closing, is condo fee and property tax to the building ? or where to submit expenses?

[@sierragarrett88]

Thank you!

[@ShaheedahHill]

You're welcome!

[@princ3way]

You give good info keep it up my love & I also wanted to say that your pretty as well

[@ElleBrOw]

🗣🎤 Good morn. Finally notified to tune in ☕️

[@Youknowwatitis224]

Good stuff!

[@ShaheedahHill]

@Youknowwatitis224 Thank you for watching

[@natalyajiwan1811]

Your videos are very informative and straight to the point. Thank You!

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching!

[@shawndawashington8623]

Good stuff Shaheedah! Thanks for another great video. We are due to CONFIDENTLY close on October 8th!🙏🏾

[@ShaheedahHill]

Only a couple of more weeks, congrats!

[@familylifetoo9541]

If you buy as second residence but then move there as primary can you apply for homestead in Florida?

[@ShaheedahHill]

Usually homestead refers to your primary residence, if you turn a second home into a primary you should be able to change your tax status.

[@familylifetoo9541]

@@ShaheedahHill Thank you

[@losheroes6076]

What if i buy the house and dont want to move in 2 months later after closing.? Do i still need to transfer my utilities still? Doesnt make sense to transfer if i wont be moving in 2 months later

[@ShaheedahHill]

I would still transfer utilities to maintain temp in house.

[@creativewriter3887]

OMG.. I love your videos.. been following you for a year and am finally getting ready to purchase a home.. I have all your tips on a project management program with tasks and due dates.. :)

[@ShaheedahHill]

Great! Thank you for watching!

[@cherlynelacroix952]

Be blessed for sharing it really helpfull

[@barbarasmith6414]

Fire proof safe is number one on my list

[@amaried7922]

Awesome information. I just closed last week and my agent explained some similar information such as the deed scams. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thanks for watching

[@NaijaBeats12]

I just subbed to your channel. My brother in law put me on to this channel. Although I'm expecting to close in a month, I wish I came across your channel sooner. Anyway, thank you for putting out great informative content and I plan on watching your videos one by one......even if it kills me. Lol.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you so much and congratulations on your new home!!

[@tashasparxxx1910]

This video was beneficial, thank you😊 new sub 🎉

[@ShaheedahHill]

Welcome Tasha!

[@KamalElfahssi]

Great Great Great information Shaheedah, thank you so much.

[@ShaheedahHill]

Thank you!

[@eleganceatanyage]

Does NACA sell your loan as well?

[@ShaheedahHill]

I am pretty sure NACA holds their loans with Bank of America and does not sell them. Thank you for watching.

[@Icy-E]

I keep getting letters in the mail that people want to buy my house. Also change the toilet seat out

[@lynnellechappell3337]

🏆 Very helpful. Thank you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ShaheedahHill]

You're so welcome!

[@ajheartsong]

Is it true that only elderly or disabled have homestead exemption in NC?

[@ShaheedahHill]

They may also have a standard owner occupancy exemption as well. @ajheartsong Thank you for watching

[@nancyberry6561]

Thank you, Where to apply for exemptions?

[@ShaheedahHill]

Ask your Realtor, depends on your state. It it typically whatever government agency that collects your tax payments.

[@naturalnubian]

Thank you for this. Is there anything else people moving to GA need to know?

[@ShaheedahHill]

No but...homestead exemption, car tags, license would be the main items.