Closing the Deal

Keep things looking good through closing.

Once you have reviewed an acceptable purchase contract and have decided to accept the offer and terms, we encourage you to continue to maintain the property in a quality fashion as all buyers will require a walk-through inspection prior to closing. This inspection will generally be the day before or day of the closing.

Request a copy of the closing statement prior to closing.

Once you have been notified that it is time to close your transaction (which will typically be done at a Title company's office) we highly recommend that you request a copy of the closing statement prior to actually closing the deal. Most closings that fall apart tend to do so at the last moment, when the buyer, seller, real estate agents and other involved parties are seated together at the table to finalize and sign the closing documents. Previewing your closing statement in advance of attending the actual closing, gives you the opportunity to review all the costs associated with the purchase.

Don't let your emotions get in the way at closing time.

Remember, at your real estate closing meeting try to stay focused on the big picture. If you have followed our advice regarding a prior review of the closing statement, you should not encounter any unforeseen surprises. However, if some circumstance should arise, you should carefully and objectively analyze the situations overall impact. Many buyers and sellers let their emotions get the better of them and subsequently overreact to an unanticipated cost. Don't forget that your goal is to sell your property, maximize your profit and move forward to obtain whatever your specific goal is. Don't let an insignificant amount of money or a small personal property item kill your deal.

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