<prompt> Human: ATT Uverse books out quite a few weeks in advance around here right now, so though we are closing on a house on 730, wed really like to get the install scheduled asap. We can live without cable for a while but internet?! Same with a home security system install. Both companies pull credit which I believe are soft hits, not hard inquiries. So they say.I am very protective of my credit score. I know to do absolutely nothing to affect that before closing to make sure everything goes as we anticipated. My score is excellent, my fiances is right at 740 - may have dipped 3 points under right after the banks inquiry hit at the origination of the loan.1 Would a soft inquiry impact anything? How else do people set up utilities if these companies have to look at your credit?2 Is it true that we also need to wait a week or so AFTER closing as well? Or is that usually just in re-finances? The house did not come with a washer and dryer... I can do it with cash, but Id prefer to get AMEX points and pay the credit off immediately.FWIW, I believe our commitment date is 710. Would it be safe after that date?Thanks for any and all opinions!  <response>: Ive always set up utilities after purchase. They never turned them off, so I just had to transfer it to under my name, and they back date it. 