We will deliver your earnest money and Contract to your Lender and Title Company to set the closing process in motion. Set up time for inspections, review and track all dates; get insurance; resolve any title disputes and matters of HOAs, verify that permits were pulled correctly on any upgrades, coordinate closing time and any special items needed.
- Two copies of all documents – original to office, copies to Mimi and Buyer
- Make copy of Earnest money and Contract
- Deliver check to other Agent
- Convey Contract to Mortgage Lender
- Convey Contract to Title Company
- Notate dates on calendar
- Send date sheet to Buyer
- Do necessary paperwork for unusual conditions
- If Seller and Buyer both our clients, do Change of Status Notice
- Copies of leases and damage deposit receipts, if applicable
- Track Seller’s Property Disclosure Deadline
- Inspection Objection Deadline
- Resolution Deadline
- Property Insurance Objection Deadline
- Review all paperwork for signatures
- Get all necessary signatures
- If mail-out, get instructions and addresses
- Notify Title Company of Mail out
- If POA needed, get original from Title Company
- Get POA signed and notarized
- Signed copies of Contract to Buyer
- Remind Buyer to notify Utility Company to start service and do a “final read”
- Discuss what happens if other offers come in between Contract and Closing
- Is Buyer’s current house on the market – resolve timing issues
- Resolve any Title Disputes
- Resolve any Off Record Matters
- Deliver unrecorded property information to Buyer
- Have Buyer notify Utilities, phone, cable, etc.
- Mail “The Moving Guide” with Change-of-address forms to Buyer
- Set up closing time
- Call Seller’s Agent and coordinate closing time
- Verify closing date and time and make all parties aware
- Mail time-verification of closing and directions to Buyer
- Assist in solving any Title problems (boundary disputes, easements, etc.)
- Assist in obtaining Death Certificates, if applicable
- Cleaning needs (e.g. carpet, kitchen, etc.) upon move-out
- Discuss mover and time-frame for move-in with Buyer
- Receive list of completed repairs and maintenance items Seller has done
- Verify with Regional Building that appropriate permits were pulled
- Verify HOA fees and disclosures, if applicable
- Mail copy of Contract to Buyer – include MLS printout and projected Buyer Cost Sheet
- Call in HOW, if applicable
- Calculate average utility usage for last twelve months
- Return all phone calls – weekdays and weekends
- Add daily activities to Homefeedback
