Home Buyer's Guide

Step 5.  After the Contract is Signed / Closing the Deal / Moving In

After the Seller has accepted and signed your purchase offer, there are still more things we need to do:

• Facilitate your attorney's three day contract review ("Attorney Review") and any extensions.

• Coordinate any professional home inspection(s) you may require: 

  • Explain the options available to you regarding your home inspection rights.

  • Recommend licensed qualified real estate property inspector(s).

  • Schedule/coordinate any property inspection(s).

  • Make suggestions to help you get the most from your home inspection.

  • Attend your property inspection(s) with you.

  • Ensure the Seller and/or the Seller's Agent receives your home inspector's findings.

  • Review with you possible negotiating options regarding the results of your inspection(s).

• Confirm environmental issues are addressed (termites, radon, lead, asbestos, mold, offsite conditions, flood zone, etc.)

• Coordinate your lender's mortgage appraisal.

• Monitor your loan approval and commitment are within your contract time frames.

• Maintain contact with your attorney(s), and mortgage company to ensure your interests are protected and there are no road blocks to closing (if in your best interest) including your attorney requesting any land survey and title insurance coverage for you.

• Advise you to obtain appropriate homeowner's insurance prior to your closing.

• Advise you on the required changeover of your utilities (telephone, water, gas) and items to consider with regard to your moving in.

• Arrange your final walk-through inspection of the property immediately prior to your closing.

• Attend the closing with you to:

  • Answer any questions that might arise.

  • And, support you and your attorney, as necessary.

•  Finally - Congratulations on your new home!!    

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