11. Closing the Deal
WooHoo!!! You’ve made it to the finish line of the home-selling process. Once again, congratulations are in order!
Some states use title companies to close real estate transactions. In Georgia, we use closing attorneys.
From the time you go under contract, the closing attorney should be provided with a copy of the contract and any subsequent amendments in a timely manner. Closing is when you sign documents that transfer the home to its new owner.
While the closing attorney plays an important role, they do not assist with negotiating terms of the contract.
Yes, I’ll be available for questions that you may have as you review the settlement statement prior to closing for FREE! Yes, if we’ve chosen to work together, I’ll coordinate the closing and periodically follow up with the lender and attorney’s office to ensure that we stay informed in case there are any issues. I’ll also review the closing statement and advise the attorney if any charges do not apply to your closing.
What’s the takeaway? At the closing you will have minimal paperwork to sign. You’ll also have associated seller’s closing costs that will be deducted from your proceeds or that you will need to bring to closing in the rare event you have no proceeds.
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