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Prepare For Closing
Additional items may be needed
at the closing . . .
Listed below are many of the
items to attend to prior to the
closing. It is important to
review these items and discuss
them with your United Real
Estate agent.
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FINANCING—Arrange for
financing. Obtain a final
approval and review lender
requirements.
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TITLE INSURANCE—Make
arrangements for
obtaining title insurance.
Review with attorney/
accountant how to hold title
to property regarding
estate planning/tax
implications.
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MOVING ARRANGEMENTS—Obtain
estimates
for moving companies and
coordinate estimated
moving date.
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PROPERTY INSURANCE—Make
arrangements for insurance
coverage regarding real
property, personal property, and
personal liability.
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CONTINGENCIES—Follow-up to
ensure that any contingencies
(i.e., property repairs,
termite inspection, and other
requirements) have been
completed.
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UTILITIES/ADDRESS CHANGE—Arrange
to have utilities transferred
and change address
with post office, family,
friends, relatives, and
employers.
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FINAL WALK-THROUGH—Arrange for
final walk-through of property
to inspect for utility
functions, repairs completed,
personal property and garbage
removal, etc. Obtain all
operating instructions and
warranties from Seller. Obtain
Homeowners Association rules,
regulations, and covenants if
applicable.
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CLOSING PAPERS—Review all
closing documents prior to the
actual closing.
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AT THE CLOSING—Confirm the
method of payment for paying the
balance of the down payment and
closing costs. Also confirm
identification necessary at time
of document
signing. Obtain keys, garage
openers, and alarm codes at time
of possession.
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