(Keep your copy of the signed agreement in a safe place in order that you may refer to it with questions)
- Prepare to accommodate inspectors and appraisers within the next few weeks. Buyers may accompany the inspectors and appraiser. Our agents are not present for the inspections or appraisal.
- If the property is located in a PUD, order the resale certificate. This must be paid for at the time it is ordered. Costs vary according to each PUD
- The homebuyers will present a response to the home inspection.
- Complete your reply WITHIN the time indicated in the contract.
- Do not make any changes to the structure. The Buyer will do another inspection close to the day of closing. He should not be surprised with any changes at that time.
- You should receive notification of mortgage commitment from the Buyer.
- Hire an Attorney to prepare a new deed. The cost varies according to the Attorney. This can be paid at settlement
- Notify utility companies to have the utilities transferred out of your name as of the date of settlement. Do not have the utilities turned of because there are fees involved.
- Obtain a moving permit if needed.
- Empty and clean the house. The Agreement of Sale states that the property will be given to the Buyer in broom clean condition. The Buyers will do a walk through inspection as noted in #5 above to make sure the property is in the same condition as it was when they signed the Agreement.
- Cancel your house insurance as of the date of closing.
- Bring keys and photo ID to closing