Closing Checklist for Real Estate Agents

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  1. 1

    Current checklist credentials

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  2. 2

    Review and understand the sales contract

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  3. 3

    Review the property survey

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  4. 4

    Obtain a clear title to the property

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  5. 5

    Coordinate with the lender to ensure the loan is approved and funds are disbursed

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  6. 6

    Obtain homeowner's insurance policy

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  7. 7

    Review closing costs and verify they are accurate

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  8. 8

    Review the HUD-1 settlement statement

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  9. 9

    Schedule final walk-through of the property

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  10. 10

    Arrange for utilities to be transferred or disconnected

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    Notify the post office of the change of address

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    Review and sign all closing documents

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  13. 13

    Arrange for funds for closing to be wired or brought in certified funds

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  14. 14

    Obtain any necessary licenses or permits

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  15. 15

    Obtain final inspection report and approve

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  16. 16

    Obtain any necessary certificates of occupancy

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  17. 17

    Obtain keys to the property and any garage door openers

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    Verify property taxes are current and paid

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    Verify HOA fees are current and paid

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    Obtain a copy of the warranty deed

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    Review and sign the deed of trust/mortgage

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    Obtain a copy of the title insurance policy

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    Review and sign any necessary lien releases

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    Obtain a copy of the mortgage note

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    Obtain a copy of the bill of sale

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    Obtain a copy of the final closing statement

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    Obtain any necessary title work

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    Obtain any necessary surveys

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    Obtain any necessary homeowner's association documents

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    Obtain any necessary tax documents

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    Update your records with the new property ownership information

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    Provide the buyer with a list of local services (utilities, schools, etc.)

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    Provide the buyer with a copy of the user manual for any appliances or systems

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  34. 34

    Provide the buyer with contact information for any necessary warranties

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  35. 35

    Provide buyers with a list of local inspectors and contractors

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  36. 36

    Review and sign any necessary change of ownership documents

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  37. 37

    Review and sign any necessary property transfer documents

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  38. 38

    Review and sign any necessary transfer of security deposit documents

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    Obtain any necessary HOA transfer fees

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    Obtain any necessary transfer taxes

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    Notify appropriate parties of the sale (such as mortgage company, insurance company, etc.)

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    Provide the seller with a list of items left on the property

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    Provide the seller with a list of items removed from the property

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    Obtain any necessary receipts for repairs or improvements made to the property

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    Obtain any necessary receipts for cleaning or staging services.

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  46. 46

    Review any necessary lease agreements or rental contracts

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  47. 47

    Review any necessary property management agreements

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  48. 48

    Review any necessary property maintenance agreements

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  49. 49

    Obtain any necessary transfer of keys to property management or leasing agent

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    Obtain any necessary receipts for commission payments

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