The closing typically takes place at the title company. Remember to Budget for Closing Costs Closing costs can vary widely by location, but you’ll generally pay closing costs of 8% to 9% of the home’s sales price. So, on a $300,000 home, you can expect to pay anywhere from $24,000 to $27,000 in closing costs. […]

Walk-throughs, closing costs, and other items to check off your list before the big finish! Closing time. The end of the road. The last hurrah — and hurrahs are in order. If you’re here, then you’ve found a buyer, negotiated home repairs, and are ready to move out — and on. But before you can […]

Closing day is almost here! Hooray!   You will attend the closing! Congratulations on a successful sale. Thank you for trusting us to sell your home. Questions? Contact us at andi@andidyer(dot)com or 360-734-6479. This content is not the product of the National Association of REALTORS®, and may not reflect NAR’s viewpoint or position on these […]

The walkthrough usually takes place about 3 days before closing and is a chance to make sure the property is still in the same condition it was during the inspection and that we have fixed any agreed-upon repairs. Also, all attached items such as shelving, light fixtures, curtain rods, etc. are required to stay and transfer with […]

A few days before the closing date, the buyer should get the Clear to Close from his or her mortgage lender. This means the buyer’s mortgage has been approved, and the Title Company can prepare documents for closing and schedule signings for both the Buyer and Seller. Questions? Contact us at andi@andidyer(dot)com or 360-734-6479. This content […]

Have you ever heard of ‘the cleaning expectations’? Well, ‘the cleaning expectations’ is the condition in which a property legally needs to be left when a seller moves out. Here are guidelines to help you know what the legal requirements are in terms of how the property should be left: Fixtures: Anything attached to the walls […]