From Contract to Closing

Once your offer is accepted, the process shifts from finding the right home to getting you successfully to closing.

This stage may include inspections, appraisal, loan approval, title review, disclosures, insurance, final walkthrough, and settlement preparation. There are deadlines to track, documents to review, and decisions to make along the way.

I help you stay organized, understand each step, and address issues before they become bigger problems.

What Happens Before Closing

After the contract is ratified, we work through the major steps:

Inspections and Due Diligence

You have the opportunity to learn more about the property’s condition. If concerns come up, I help you understand your options, which may include requesting repairs, negotiating a credit, moving forward, or using any available contract protections.

Appraisal and Financing

If you are using a loan, your lender will continue underwriting and order the appraisal. I help monitor real estate deadlines and communicate with the other side if issues arise.

Title and Settlement Preparation

The title company reviews ownership, coordinates documents, calculates closing figures, and prepares for settlement.

Disclosures and Documents

You review required disclosures, HOA or condo documents if applicable, and other important information related to the property.

Final Walkthrough

Before settlement, we confirm the property is in the expected condition and that any agreed-upon items have been addressed.

Settlement and Keys

At closing, final documents are signed, funds are transferred, and ownership officially changes hands.

My Role

I help coordinate the moving parts, communicate with the listing agent, lender, title company, inspectors, contractors, and other parties, and keep you informed from contract to closing.

The goal is simple: protect your interests, keep the transaction on track, and help you move from accepted offer to keys with confidence.

 

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