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Selling Tips - The Selling Process
Closing Preparations and Duties
- Contract Is Signed By All Parties
- Coordinate closing process with buyer’s agent and lender
- Update closing forms & files
- Ensure all parties have all forms and information needed to close the sale
- Select location where closing will be held
- Confirm closing date and time and notify all parties
- Assist in solving title problems (easements, etc) or obtaining Death Certificates
- Work with buyer’s agent conducting buyer’s Final Walk-Thru prior to closing
- Research all tax, HOA, utility and other applicable prorations
- Request final closing figures from closing agent (attorney or title company)
- Receive & carefully review closing figures to ensure accuracy of preparation
- Forward verified closing figures to buyer’s agent
- Request copy of closing documents from closing agent
- Confirm buyer and buyer’s agent have received title insurance commitment
- Provide “Home Owners Warranty” for availability at closing
- Review all closing documents carefully for errors
- Forward closing documents to absentee seller as requested
- Review documents with closing agent (attorney)
- Provide earnest money deposit check from escrow account to closing agent
- Coordinate closing with seller’s next purchase and resolve any timing problems
- Refer sellers to one of the best agents at their destination, if applicable
- Change MLS status to Sold. Enter sale date, numbers, etc.
- Close out listing in transaction management program
Follow Up After Closing
- Answer questions about filing claims with Home Owner Warranty
- Attempt to clarify and resolve any conflicts about repairs if buyer is not satisfied
- Respond to any follow-on calls
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Selling Process
Closing Duties
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