Hook Up your utilities

This is one of those annoying tasks that no one thinks about doing ahead of time, but is crucial, especially if you want the TV and internet working the day you move in. Call now to hook up your utilities!  Make sure to get the gas and electric changed into your name. Generally, in most Greater Philadelphia areas you will call PECO for the electricity and gas service.  HOWEVER, each area can vary drastically for all other utilities. If you’re buying a single family house you’ll also need to arrange for the water and trash bills to be changed into your name if they are not part of the municipal bill. Tell them your closing date.

But hey- that’s a lot of work. Let’s make it super easy! I partnered with Utility Connect Concierge! This is a fantastic program to help you get set up in your new home from utilities, to internet, to security, to insurance! They do not charge for the service and often get initiation fees waived with different providers! If you have not heard from Utilities Connect, Go Here and fill out the form and someone will be in touch!

This should help make it easier. If you’re buying in a condo building, check with Property Management company to see if either cable or internet are included in your monthly fee. If not, find out if there is a certain provider you have to use or if you can use whomever you’d like.