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Charlotte Real Estate Information "It's A Whole New Ballgame"
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Charlotte Real Estate Information "It's A Whole New Ballgame"
Seller-Ninth Inning - Closing
Pitch 1 - Walk Through
The importance of being out. As the seller it is best for you to be completely out of the house. That way the buyer and their agent can walk through the house making sure everything is in good shape. If you cannot be out, there is a form you should sign. You may also be responsible for a per diem for the time you are in after the closing. A good rule is...be gone.
Pitch 2 - Closing
The signing of documents and the disbursal of funds after the deed has been recorded. In North Carolina, closings take place in an attorney's office. Usually but not always, everything has been worked out before everyone gathers at the closing table.
For the lawyer's responsibilities, go to the Real Estate Pros.
Pitch 3 - Disbursement of funds.
Checks will be disbursed after the deed is recorded. Good to remember if you are planning back to back closings. Remember planning ahead allows for you to make the first closing, the deed to be recorded, double-back to pick up check and on to the next closing.
Pinch Hitters
The Surprise
The buyers do a walk through and decide they don’t like the carpet. This may be a phantom issue and is best left to agents to work out.
Always be prepared to walk away from any transaction. Quite often a willingness to walk sheds real daylight on the situation.
The Job
The seller looses their job closing week and can’t qualify for a new loan without employment.
Do they have to go through with the closing?
Yes.
The Qualifier
The buyer looses their job closing week and can’t qualify without employment. There are many mortgage products in the marketplace and this is the time to do serious research. Sometimes loans can be made depending on credit history and down payment funds.
Angel Advocate 1
At walk through, the buyers ask for extra things like bird-feeders, fountains and the hammock. Do the sellers have to agree to leave them?
Angel Answer:
If they are not a part of the original contract, no.
Angel Advocate 2
We had repairs done and provided receipts to buyers. They still want to do a re-inspect. Is this acceptable?
Angel Answer:
It’s a good practice.
Angel Advocate 3
We as sellers asked to stay an extra week and agreed to pay buyers per diem. When should we pay “rent”?
Angel Answer:
Usually at the closing table.
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