Prepare For Closing

12 PREPARE FOR CLOSING

The seller's attorney now prepares the purchase and sales agreement, which states the final sale price and all the terms of the purchase.

Now that both parties have agreed to the conditions based off of the purchase and sale, it becomes the responsibility of the legal and financial institutions to prepare all the necessary paperwork. Should there be any issues your REALTOR ®

will contact you.

Closing day marks the end of your home buying process and the following items should be brought to the closing:

A certified check for closing costs and down payment. Please refer to your mortgage lender or attorney for payment instructions Photo IDs Social Security numbers

At closing, you will sign all your legal documents, including paperwork relating to your mortgage and the transfer of ownership of the property. A lawyer will facilitate the exchange.

When the deed has been recorded, your agent will deliver your keys. Your attorney will provide you with a copy of the documentation that relates to the property, including a statement of costs, a statement outlining your mortgage terms, your mortgage note, and a copy of your deed of trust. At the end of closing, the deed will be taken and recorded at the county clerk’s office. It will be sent to you after processing.

TIP: Make arrangements to see the new home the day before you close to ensure the home is in the condition per the contract agreement.

What to Expect When Completing a Purchase

MORTGAGE INSURANCE AND FEES

• A fee for running your credit report • A loan origination fee – lenders charge for processing the loan paperwork • Appraisal fee • Underwriting fee – cost of evaluating a mortgage loan application • Survey fee – covers the cost of verifying property lines • Homeowner's Insurance Binder

PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX

• Recording fee or Property Transfer Tax, which is paid to a city or county in exchange for recording the new land records • Escrow deposit, which may pay for a couple months’ property taxes and private mortgage insurance

LEGAL FEES

• Attorney or Escrow fees • Notary fees

TITLE FEES

• Title insurance, which protects the lender in case the title isn’t clean • Title search fees, which pay for a background check on the title to ensure there aren’t things such as unpaid mortgages or tax liens on the property

INSPECTION FEES

• Home inspection fee • Pest inspection fee • Home Warranty