Steps to Sale Closing

Selling Your Home? Here's What to Expect.

We’ve put together a simple guide that breaks down the key steps in a typical real estate sale closing. Whether you’re just getting started or already have a firm offer, this quick guide will help you understand what happens at each stage of the closing, and the next steps.

Agreement of Purchase and Sale

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

Client Intake

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

Property Tax

Please e-mail our office your latest property tax bill
Due Date: One week prior to closing

Mortgage Statement

Please e-mail our office your latest mortgage statement(s) so that we may request a mortgage payout statement from your lender (if applicable).
Due Date: One week prior to closing

Utilities

Contact the local utility companies to inform them that you will be moving out of the property as of the Closing Date.
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

Disbursement of Sale Proceeds

Once we have closed your transaction, we will payout your mortgage (if applicable), any outstanding Realtor commission (if applicable) and the balance of proceeds will be deposited into your bank account.
Due Date: On Closing

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