10 Step Guide to Home Buying
- 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
Next: Step 10- Turning Your House into Your Home
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