Almost There
After inspections, appraisal, and financing are complete, you are in the home stretch.
Final Walk-Through Inspection
The final inspection usually occurs during the 24 hours prior to closing. The buyer visits the property to verify that everything is in working order, everything is the same as when the buyer last viewed the property, and that there are no extra items left behind.
Closing
Closing is the final step in the sales process. It is when you and the buyer actually sign all of the necessary documents involved in the sale. There are a lot of documents to sign, even in a straightforward cash deal, but fortunately, sellers generally have fewer documents to sign than buyers.
Sometimes the buyers and sellers are together during closing, but typically that is not the case. Usually you will be in a conference room with just your Realtor and the closing agent. If you are unable to attend the scheduled closing, then arrangements can be made depending on the circumstances and the notice that we receive. If you are receiving funds from the transaction, you can elect to either have the funds wired electronically to an account at your financial institution, or have a check issued to you at the closing. As the seller, you should arrange to have all property keys and any other important information for the new purchaser at the closing, so that the purchaser may receive these items at that time.
Cancelling Home Services and Utilities
Be sure to turn off or remove your name from the utilities and home services. This is probably the easiest step in the process, but many people forget.
Be Prepared
Real estate transactions are complex, and despite thorough preparation, it is not uncommon for something to diverge from the anticipated plan. We are ready to assist you should an unforeseen glitch pop up, even at this last stage. If something at the property breaks down or the buyer’s loan does not pull through on time, there is no need to worry. We have encountered these problems before so we know how to handle them efficiently and in a stress-free manner.