What should I expect at closing? 


Once the contract has been completely negotiated, you are ready to close. During the real estate closing, property ownership transfers from seller to buyer. The deed is transferred to reflect the new owner. The location of closings can vary from state to state and may occur in any one of the following:
  • Real Estate broker's office
  • Lender's office
  • Attorney's office
  • Title Company
  • Mortgage Broker
  • Escrow Agent's office

Closing procedures may vary from state to state. For example, Florida and Georgia are known as "warm and fuzzy" states in that all parties to the transaction sit down together for the signing of documents to finalize the transfer of property. This is NOT the scenario in all states. The assistance of a real estate professional will offer the greatest amount of assurance for a closing to go smoothly. The buyer and seller must provide a legal form of identification:
  • Driver's license
  • Passport
  • Military ID
  • State Issued ID


 

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