Home Closing Checklist

A concise, quick-reference guide to save money and headaches when closing on a homeFraught with arcane rituals, hidden traps and pitfalls, and confusing legal mumbo jumbo, the closing can be the most harrowing part of the home buying equation.Modeled after Robert Irwin's popularHome Buyer's Checklist, this book is packed with checklists, pointers, questions, and tactics that help a home buyer close the deal without losing his or her sense of humor, sanity, or shirt, including: A complete lowdown on what to ask, where to get the answers, and how much things cost A list of information and documents needed to ensure a closing goes smoothly Guidance on issues such as attorneys, bankers, title, inspections, insurance, surveys, and walk-throughs

How to ensure a clean, calm, surprise-free closing It's one of life's most exciting, important, and stressful events. A home closing is fraught with arcane rituals, hidden traps and pitfalls, and confusing legal mumbo jumbo--not to mention the enormous amount of money that changes hands!The Home Closing Checklistleads you step by step through every stage of your closing, from making an offer of purchase to slipping a new set of keys onto your key ring. Modeled after Robert Irwin's classicHome Buyer's Checklist,this think-of-everything guide is packed with all of the practical information and know-how you need close the deal without losing your sense of humor, your sanity, or your shirt. It's loaded with checklists, pointers, tactical advice, and tips on how to ask the right questions and find the answers you need. You'll find out how to: Present a written offer and have the seller accept and sign it Open escrow, secure financing, and negotiate lender costs Read and approve seller's disclosures Obtain a title search and property inspection Avoid "garbage" closing costs Conduct the final walk-through And much more Robert Irwinis a leading national expert in all areas of real estate and the author of 50 books, including those in McGraw-Hill's bestselling Tips and Traps series.