Glazer From Contract To Closing

From Contract to closing
Coniratulations! A seller has accepted your offer. Before you can take possession of your new home, however, several important details must fall into place. Count on your Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR-) to explain each step in the process and answer your questions.
While each transaction is unique, the most important steps include:

COMPLETE A HOME INSPECTION
Assuming this contingency was in your offer, schedule a thorough inspection of the property with a qualified home inspector. If you like. your ABR. can help you identify several inspectors to choose from.
The inspector should pro'lide you with a written report detailing any flaws found in the home, including information about the severity of his or her findings. If severe problems are found, your contingency clause should permit you to cancel the contract without obligation.
Alternately. you may want to negotiate perfomnance and payment for any significant repairs noted in the InSpection. But also remember that no home is perfeot and small repairs and maintenanoe issues should not derail the transaction or require another round of negotiations

REQUEST ATTORNEY REVIEW
If specified in your offer. ask your attorney to review your sales contract and. if desired. schedule his or her participation in your closing.

flNAUZE YOUR MORTTGAGE
Securing a mortgage can be more complex and expensive than many consumers realize. Numerous documents and details must come together in a short period of time. Make sure you have promptly supplied your lender with everything they ask for so your financing is in place for closing day.

GET READY TO MOVE
Moving may be the biggest job you face in buyinga home. Be sure to get a jump on these preparations First， decide how much help you'll need. If you plan to hire a moving company,compare costs and make a reservation.
Other important details include coordinating dates to end service with all utilities and esta blish servioe in your new home. Make sure the post office has been notified of your change in address. as well as your bank. credit card companies, Insurance agent， attorney， other key professionals. and family and friends.

ATTEND A FlNAl WAlK-THROUGH
A pre-closing walk-through is a final check to ensure that the home is in the same condition it was during the inspection. and to make sure all contracted items, such as appliances, are still in the home. The timing of the final walk-through will vary， depending on practices in your market.

PREPARE TO PAY CLOSING COSTS
When you applied for your mortgage. you received a good-faith estimate of closing costs. As closing approaches. you'lI ne创to determine exactly how much money you will be expected to bring to closing and what forms of payment are acceptable