Quick Tips for Sellers-How to Close on Time

GET MOVED ON, AND DON'T FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS!

1. Be Flexible as to when the purchasers can access the home for inspections and walk-through.
2. Make sure that the house is picked up for inspections, make is easy for the inspector to gain access to all windows, doors, gates, garage, electrical panel, furnace, AC condenser and have the lawn freshly groomed.
3. Order the occupancy inspection no later than 4 days after the contract has been ratified.
4. Order Laclede Gas Inspection as soon as possible after buyers provide loan commitment.
5.  Have all agreed upon repairs completed at least 1 week prior to closing date.
6.  Have all personal belongings removed from property (if possible) 4 days prior to closing.
7.  Make sure all repairs required by the contract have receipts, lien waivers and have been completed in a workman like manner. Provide these receipts to your agent as soon as possible.
8. Make sure you keep all utilities on until the day AFTER closing. Buyers will need to test certain things during their walk-through, and they need to be able to flush toilets, turn on lights, inspect the repairs that were supposed to be done and test the Furnace/AC.
9. Be communicative with your title company and assist them in ordering the payoff for your loan.
10. Be prepared to take off of work for the day of closing, and close as early as possible during the day!