Real Estate Closing Documents Checklist
Property Legal Documents Checklist
Property: |
Sample Property |
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Company: |
[your company name] |
Prepared by: |
[your name] |
Position: |
Real Estate Agent |
Property Information:
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Title Deed: Is the title deed available and free of any encumbrances?
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Property Survey: Has a recent property survey been conducted and reviewed?
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Property Appraisal: Is the property appraised at or above the agreed-upon sale price?
Financial Documents:
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Purchase Agreement: Does the purchase agreement accurately reflect the terms and conditions of the sale?
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Mortgage Loan Documents: Are all mortgage loan documents, including the promissory note and mortgage deed, present and correctly executed?
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Down Payment: Has the buyer provided the agreed-upon down payment amount?
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Closing Costs: Have all parties agreed to the distribution of closing costs, and are these costs accounted for?
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Escrow Account: Is there an escrow account for taxes and insurance, and are the initial funds available?
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Loan Approval: Has the buyer obtained loan approval from the lender?
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Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure: Are these documents provided and reviewed by all parties?
Inspection and Repairs:
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Property Inspection Report: Has a property inspection been conducted, and have any necessary repairs been documented and completed?
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Home Warranty: Is there a home warranty in place, if agreed upon?
Title and Insurance:
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Title Insurance: Is title insurance in place for both the buyer and lender?
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Homeowners Insurance: Has the buyer secured homeowners insurance for the property?
Government and Legal Documents:
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Property Tax Records: Are property tax records up-to-date and paid?
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Certificate of Occupancy: Is a certificate of occupancy available, if required by local regulations?
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HOA Documents: Are all necessary documents and fees from the homeowners' association accounted for?
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Closing Statement: Is a closing statement provided to all parties, outlining all financial transactions?
Final Walkthrough:
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Property Condition: Has a final walkthrough been conducted to ensure the property is in the agreed-upon condition?
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Keys and Access: Have keys and access codes been transferred to the buyer?
Signatures and Notarization:
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All Parties' Signatures: Have all parties involved signed the necessary documents?
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Notarization: Are documents requiring notarization properly notarized?
Miscellaneous:
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Contingencies: Have all contingencies been satisfied or waived?
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Earnest Money: Has the earnest money deposit been credited correctly?
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Utilities Transfer: Are instructions and arrangements made for transferring utilities?