Step 8- Guide the Purchase to Closing

Step 8- Guide the Purchase to Closing

• Our team will track and inform you of the progress of your transaction
• Track completion of all contingencies
• Property inspection remedies
• Review the inspection reports with you
• Items not in proper working order should generally be fixed
• Seller must agree!
• Not cosmetics
• Suggest specialists if necessary
• Work with the lender to complete financing contingencies
• Mortgage underwriting
• Appraisal of the home by an independent certified appraiser
• Required inspections
• Termite
• Well
• Septic
• Lender required repairs
• Loan commitment
• Closing Disclosure
• Required by law to be delivered to buyer at least 3 days prior to settlement
• Timeline to review homeowner's association or condominium documents starts from receipt
• 5 days for resale homeowners association
• 7 days for resale condominium
• What to do if during title review there are clouds on the title
• Flaws in prior transfers
• Liens
• Encumbrances
• Schedule settlement
• Have utilities and services set to be transferred
• Electric
• Cable, internet and phone 
• Water filtration
• Oil, gas and/or propane
• Home security
• Landscaping
• Termite
• Pool service
• Change of address
• DMV
• Post office
• Credit cards
• Magazines
• Amazon
• Attend the final walk-through
• Make sure the property is in the same condition as the date of contract acceptance
• Receipts for any agreed upon work or repairs
• Any help you may need, please let our team know!

Next: Step 9- Settlement- What to expect at settlement. What all documents are signed and the funds exchanged the property is yours!

Our Team's Exclusive 10 Step Guide to Home Buying- 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 & 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. 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.

Schedule a FREE No-Obligation Confidential Consultation

• Discuss your needs and how our team can help you achieve your goals
• Make sure you fully understand the home buying process
• Develop your customized home buying path to success
• Set up your home search instant alerts
• Complete Steps 1-3 of Our Team's Exclusive 10 Step Guide to Home Buying

Adam Heimbach - Real Estate Broker, REALTOR®, GRI

Direct: 410-212-4898

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David Weiss - Associate Broker, REALTOR®

Direct: 410-703-2363

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