Step 6 - Closing And Moving
You are on the home stretch, almost there! Now is not the time to get lazy or drop the ball. Once all of the terms and conditions of the contract are agreed upon by you and the buyer, you will really need to stay on top of things on a daily basis.
You will probably be dealing with a mortgage company, title company, escrow company or attorney, appraiser, and inspector, among others. Don’t worry, we can help you in referring the people that you need to sell your house.
Make certain that the buyers deposit check clears the bank, that their credit report and other financial information is O.K. (we deal with this everyday, so be sure to ask for our help!), and please make sure that ALL deadlines and contingencies are met.
Make sure that everything is in order BEFORE you start loading things into the moving truck. You don’t want to have to put the house back on the market after you have moved out! Plus, once you move out, the buyer has a lot more leverage to get you to alter the contract in their favor.
Don’t forget the little details like transferring the utilities out of your name, and change of address for U.S. mail and newspapers. Check out the comprehensive moving guide on our site for a complete checklist!
There you have it. If you have taken the time and energy to handle your sale properly, you will be rewarded with a nice proceeds check.
