Selling

Closing day!

October 21, 2017

Closing day is almost here! Yay!!

A title company will be closing your sale transaction on the agreed date at a time that best suits both you and the buyer.

Here are some things to expect between now and your closing:

In the days prior to closing, you will receive a settlement statement from the title company. I will examine it. You also review it carefully, and be sure to contact me with any questions. If you have a loan on the property, they will need your authorization to obtain a payoff amount. That will be your loan number and likely at least the last four digits of your social security number. DO NOT send that confidential information in an unencrypted email. It should only be transmitted via a secure webpage or over the phone.

Some things the title company escrow officer will need:

  • Your lender’s name
  • Lender’s contact info
  • Loan number
  • Power of Attorney documents, if applicable
  • Your legal name, including Jr., Sr., III, etc.

You will need to bring to closing

  • Driver’s license (or other legal photo identification
  • Power of attorney letter, if applicable
  • All remaining keys and garage door transmitter(s)
  • Alarm instructions
  • Information regarding any smart home devices, thermostats, etc.
  • Reading glasses, if you need them 🙂
  • Just because we did our job, it doesn’t mean everyone else did. We have to be patient and flexible on the closing day in case of schedule changes and delays.
  • Blank or canceled check if you want the proceeds of the sale directly deposited into your account
  • A cashier’s check for the amount of money you are required to bring to closing, if applicable
  • Your forwarding address

And that’s it! Congratulations on a successful sale. Thank you for trusting me to sell your home.

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