Buyer (Selling) Agent's Checklist for Closing

INITIAL TRANSMITTAL TO THE SETTLEMENT AGENT

• Complete, Legible Copy of the Ratified Contract
• Contract Addendums and Disclosures
• Contract Amendments
• Commission Information to Include Split and Administrative Fees
• Buyer Contact Info (phone, fax, email, address)
• Listing Agent Contact Info (office phone, cell phone, pager, fax, email)
• Lender Contact Info (Loan Officer’s office phone, cell phone, pager)
• Powers of Attorney (if any)
• Notification of any Special Needs of Buyers
• SCHEDULING CLOSING
• Confer with Buyers
• Negotiate Appointment Time with Listing Agent
• Schedule Appointment with Settlement Agent
• Schedule Walk –Through with Buyer and Listing Agent
• Discuss Possession with Listing Agent and Buyer

GENERAL INFORMATION TO BUYERS

• Discuss Loan Process and Cooperation with Lender
• Homeowners (Hazard) Insurance
• Utility Connections
• Certified Funds for Closing (Rely on Good Faith Estimate, if Necessary) made payable to Blue & Gray Title, LLC.
• Arrangements for Child Care (and/or Pet Care)

FOLLOW UP CONTACT WITH SETTLEMENT AGENT

• Contract Amendments
• Invoices to be Paid at Settlement
• Financing Changes
• Last Minute Closing Issues
• Lingering Home Inspection Issues
• Walk Through “Problems”
• Possession Disputes