Some important things you should know about real estate closing

Real estate closing is the settlement or the final step in accomplishing a real estate transaction.  The date is set during the process of negotiation, generally, several weeks after the offer is formally accepted. On this day the ownership of the property is shifted to the buyer. All the homebuyers, home sellers and real estate professionals should have a thorough knowledge about the real estate closing process.

There are some guidebooks available for the readers to grab thorough knowledge on opening, obtaining financing, holding title and closing the deal. On the closing day

• The buyer delivers the check for the balance
• The seller hands over the property to the buyer by signing the deed.
• A title company, lawyer or a civil notary registers the deed with the local registry office.

There are so many things that the seller and buyer of a real estate should consider while dealing with the property. Some of them are given below.

The home closing checklist for the buyers:

• Check the condition of the house to ensure it is as it was mentioned and no personal property is left by the seller. Check for everything in working order.
• If there is any personal property left and you agree with the items included ask for the bill of sale.
• Carefully review the mortgage closing documents. Check for the loan amount, interest rate, terms of the loan, payment penalty, the mortgage payment due and place.
• Make sure that the title fees being paid is the same as previously quoted to you.
• Understand the proration of the items of which you have to pay a portion and verify the accuracy of the prorated dates and amounts.
• Find out for the purchase price mentioned on the closing documents.
• The date of the possession taking of the property and handing over the keys should be clearly mentioned.
• Check the property taxes are fully paid and ask for the due of next property tax bill.

Home Closing Checklist for the seller:

• Remove all the personal property before you handover the key.
• Leave the house in the condition as you have promised them to be.
• Check for the sales price and the payoff information on your closing documents.
• Prepare the mortgage or payoff document for your old loan.
• Check the accuracy of the proration and the dates of credit and debit items.
• Vacate the house on or before the day when you have promised to do it. If you have promised to do any repairs of the house do that in time.
• Verify the bills of sell that you are signing for the personal property.
• Check for the attorney fee, transfer tax, closing agent and insurance fees.

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