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After going through all the work needed to buy or sell property, there is one final step: closing. Closing can be an arduous process, so it’s best to be prepared going in. Unfortunately, no amount of preparation can guarantee you an easy closing experience. It is important that you be ready for unexpected events to occur. Experts recommend the following steps to ensure your closing goes as well as possible.
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• An escrow agent is a neutral third party who oversees closing
• Closing begins with signing of sales agreement and ends when ownership changes
• Escrow is called “settlement” or “closing” in some states
• Closing costs vary
• Rules for who pays vary from county to county
• Budget for closing costs
• Shop around for the best escrow service deals
• Be attentive to the closing details laid out in your purchase agreement
• Closing costs have to be paid immediately with a certified cashier’s check
• Bring an ID to closing
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On the day that you close a real estate transaction, you will have to pay for a number of services provided by various companies and people during escrow. This payment is called closing or settlement costs. It is useful to know some facts about closing costs before you go to close your transaction.
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Closing costs, also known as settlement costs, are not included in the price of the property you buy. They are paid separately when the transaction closes and go to cover a number of services involved in selling the property. It is sometimes possible to reduce closing costs by purchasing special package deals from title companies where you buy multiple services.
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Closing normally follows a reasonably well-outlined path from the time you sign your purchase agreement to the time the transaction is finally closed. Here are the typical steps along that path:
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• The Escrow holder is a neutral party in the transaction who insures the sale takes place in a fair manner agreeable to both sides
• Meant to certify conditions of sale have been met before money is exchanged
• The Escrow holder follows instructions of parties in transaction
• Closing can proceed once all conditions have been met
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• Closing costs cover a number of fees involved in the transaction
• An estimate will be provided when you submit your loan application
• Should be paid with a cashier’s check
• Nearly all lenders require title insurance
• Title insurance protects your ownership of real property
• The lender and owner will each receive title insurance
• Rules for paying Title Costs vary from county to county
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In California, responsibility for escrow costs varies by county. You always have the option to negotiate escrow cost payment when buying or selling property, but here is a list by county of who normally pays escrow costs:
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It may sound menacing to be “held in escrow,” as if someone is locked in a dark room. In reality, being held in escrow is similar to being kept in protective custody.
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Escrow is not a word most people see and use every day. It's a rather complicated term, because it can be used to mean several different things.
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