Seller's Guide - Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group - Flipbook - Page 21
M OV E O UT A N D C LOS E
The closing is the formal process where
Here are a few reminders to make
all parties sign the necessary paperwork
the closing process smoother:
needed to complete the transaction.
Utilities and Mail: A week prior to
At closing:
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closing, remember to contact your utilities
The attorney or closing coordinator receives
the buyer’s mortgage funds and down
To determine your proceeds, the attorney or
title company subtracts the payoff of your
existing mortgage, preparation of the deed,
deed stamps, pro-rated taxes, commissions
and all other closing costs from the purchase
The attorney or title company will record the
transfer of the deed.
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Final Walk-Through: The buyer will
schedule a final walk-through prior to closing
to ensure repairs have been completed, details
of the contract have been fulfilled, and the
home is completely vacated and clean.
Helpful Hints: Please remember to leave
price.
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utilities the day after closing. Also, remember
to forward your mail to your new address.
payment to purchase the home.
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(including your security system) and turn off your
invoices for the repairs completed, your garage
door openers, gate/garage codes, remotes for
ceiling fans/gas logs, appliance manuals, a list of
The buyer will receive keys to the property
paint colors and any neighborhood information
and the seller will receive their proceeds.
that could be helpful (how to access the
neighborhood pool, HOA manager name, etc.).
Your agent will continue to guide you
If your home is Smart Home enabled, remember
through the days leading up to closing.
to change or reset any device passwords.
We recommend scheduling the closing on
Though each transaction is unique, the right
a weekday, Monday through Friday.
agent will help you position your home to
receive the best offer, negotiate the offer to
the best contract terms for you, and help you
navigate the contract to close process.
1
PREPARE YOUR
HOME FOR SALE
2
MARKET
YOUR HOME
3
ACCEPT
AN OFFER
4
REPAIR &
APPRAISAL
NEGOTIATIONS
5
MOVE OUT
& CLOSE
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