Moving In

Closing day looks different for everyone, but the steps that follow are the same regardless of how you choose to celebrate.

Final Walk-Through Inspection

The final walk-through is your last opportunity to inspect the property before taking ownership. At this stage, all Purchase Agreement contingencies should be satisfied and the seller’s personal belongings removed. This inspection typically occurs the day before or the morning of closing.

Closing

When the final walk-through is complete, it is time to close. You, the seller, and the closing agent will sign the settlement agreement, which itemizes all financial transactions from the process and certifies their accuracy. You will execute your loan documents and deposit the remaining balance of your down payment and closing costs into escrow. Funds can be delivered as a certified bank check in the amount specified in the settlement statement, or wired electronically to the escrow account. Once all documents are signed and funds are confirmed, the deed is recorded at the County Recorder’s office and ownership transfers to you.