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It’s closing time!  Signing is supposed to happen a few days before the actual closing date.   Closing location is usually at the title company chosen by the buyer. Mobile notaries are also being utilized but some title companies will charge you for…

  We made it! You’re a new homeowner and, hopefully, you’re getting settled into your new place. Now that we’re past closing, we want to wrap up the last few items: Going forward, would you like us to send you reports on what is happening with property values…

Once you’ve received the Clear to Close, we’ll schedule the final walk through.  This usually occurs the night before closing and is a chance for you to walk through the property and make sure it’s in the same condition as it was during the inspection. The walk…

Very soon we should receive what’s called the Clear to Close from your mortgage lender and underwriter. What does Clear to Close mean? Clear to Close means that the lenders and underwriters have looked at all of the paperwork, your bank accounts, etc. and have approved…

Now that we’re getting closer to your closing date, it’s time to get your down payment ready!  Remember that in addition to the down payment you need approximately 3% of the purchase price on top of the down payment available in cash for the closing…

While your home is only required to be left in broom clean condition, it’s common courtesy to either clean the home yourself AFTER you’ve moved all of your stuff out or have a cleaning company come and clean it.  This needs to be done after your stuff is all out,…

This is one of those annoying tasks that no one thinks about doing ahead of time, but is crucial, as you don’t want to forget and end up paying the buyer’s electricity bill for the first month.  So call now to let the utility companies know that you’re moving.…

Closing day is almost here! Whoo hoo!  We are officially closed when the home records with the Maricopa county recorder office.  As the seller, you should be out of your house by the day of closing, and prefer the day before COE.Afterwards title will mail us both…

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 attorneys can schedule the closing date. Once a closing date, time and location have been…

If the buyer is using a mortgage to buy your home, then the lender will require that an appraisal be conducted. So what is an appraisal? Read this blog post to find out!Who orders the appraisal?  The buyer’s mortgage lender orders the appraisal, but…

The home inspection usually occurs within 3 – 7 business days after the contract is accepted.The buyer will schedule the inspection and his/her Realtor will confirm the day/time work for us.  Most inspectors do not work evenings or weekends so usually the inspection…

Congratulations, we’re so happy for you! Once we’ve verbally accepted an offer, both parties will sign the offer.  Once that happens, we’ll send a copy of the executed contract to the title company  and the  inspection time period will officially begin…