Steps to Purchase Closing

Buying a Home?
Here's What to Expect

We’ve created a quick guide to walk you through the key steps in a typical home purchase closing. From signing your Agreement to receiving the keys, this guide gives you a clear picture of what to expect at each stage.

Agreement of Purchase and Sale

E-mail or upload the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to our offices to begin the closing process. Your Realtor will have a copy of this.
Due Date: As soon as possible

Client Intake

Please complete and return the Client Intake Form visit now to our office, along with two pieces of I.D..
Due Date: As soon as possible

Mortgage

If you are obtaining financing, please advise your lender to forward their mortgage instructions to our office.
Due Date: One week prior to closing

Utilities

Contact the local utility companies to have all services transferred to your name for closing day..
Due Date: One week prior to closing

Signing

When all closing documents are prepared, we will contact you to arrange an e-signing appointment. Please ensure you have two pieces of I.D. for your e-signing appointment.
Due Date: Three days prior to closing

Funds

Once we have calculated the final amount needed for closing (inclusive of Land Transfer Tax, Adjustments and Legal Fees), we will provide you with the amount along with instructions on how to deposit funds into our trust account for closing.
Due Date: Three days prior to closing

Keys

Once we have closed your transaction, we will inform you of how to pick up the keys to your new home. Typically, we request the Seller to leave a lockbox on the property which can be opened by a combination.
Due Date: On Closing

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We look forward to serving you.