Step 9- Settlement

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Maryland's Property Team's Exclusive 10 Step Guide to Home Buying & Buyer Services Guarantee- Maryland's Property Team guarantees that you will fully understand the home buying process, be the 1st to know about properties coming on the market & ensures you will see homes the 1st day on the market!

• Step 1- Our Initial Buyer Interview- Discuss your needs and how our team can help you achieve your goals. What are you looking for in a real estate broker?
• Step 2- Develop Your Customized Home Buying Plan- Define your specific home search criteria. Make sure you are aware of the best possible financing options.
• Step 3- Searching for Your New Home- Be the 1st to know about properties coming on the market. Ensure you see homes the 1st day on the market.
• Step 4- Showing Appointments- Always present and looking out for your best interests. Honest professional 3rd party opinion of properties.
• Step 5- Select 'The One'!- Provide additional information to assist you in your evaluation of properties. Detailed look at the specifics.
• Step 6- Negotiate the Purchase Agreement- Inform you of negotiation strategies. Structure the offer to your advantage.
• Step 7- Plan from Contract to Closing- Inform you of important dates & deadlines. Access to our network of real estate related services.
• Step 8- Guide the Purchase to Closing- Track completion of all contingencies. Any help that you may need.
• Step 9- Settlement- What to expect at settlement. What all documents are signed and the funds exchanged the property is yours!
• Step 10- Turning Your House into Your Home- Our service to our clients does not end at the settlement table. Always available for any real estate needs you may have in the future.

Step 9- Settlement

• At the end of settlement, you will own your new home!
• Notify you of what to bring to settlement
• Funds needed to close
• Do not wire funds without calling and verifying instructions with the title company!
• Photo ID- needed to verify your identity
• Checkbook- just in case
• Copy of homeowner's insurance policy and payment
• The settlement company’s responsibilities
• Prepare all documents to transfer title
• Deed
• Settlement sheet
• Witness all parties signing of documents
• Exchange all necessary funds
• Provide all parties with copies of the settlement documentation
• Ensure that the title is properly recorded in the local records office along with any mortgage liens
• When all documents are signed & funds exchanged, the home is YOURS!!!
• Receive keys and possession of property! 
• Keys
• Mailbox access details
• Garage remotes
• Warranties
• Manuals
• Service contracts
• Anything else that transfers with the sale