Negotiating a real estate purchase contract is both exciting and stressful. Once the contract is signed by the sellers, buyers can relax a little — but your real estate agent cannot. There are still many steps to complete before closing, including inspections, document deliveries, title work, and mortgage tasks.
Every real estate transaction has numerous deadlines and responsibilities. While every contract is unique, some of the most common tasks after a contract is signed include:
- Delivery of contract documents to and from the title company.
- Depositing earnest money and confirming receipt.
- Helping buyers schedule inspections and coordinating access for inspectors.
- Preparing and delivering documents related to inspection objections, disclosures, or title issues.
- Coordinating the property appraisal and providing access for the appraiser.
- Working with the mortgage company to provide required documentation.
- Assisting buyers with negotiations related to inspections, contingencies, or disclosures.
- Monitoring title company progress and ensuring all contractual deadlines are met.
A real estate transaction often involves many different professionals and companies. These can include attorneys, surveyors, appraisers, title companies, mortgage brokers, lenders, loan underwriters, and both real estate agents. Each participant plays an important role, but each is focused primarily on their own responsibilities.
As your buyer’s agent, The Kearns Team serves as your central resource throughout the transaction. Our role is to coordinate the activities of all parties involved and help keep the process moving smoothly.
We constantly monitor document deliveries, inspection timelines, lender progress, and title work to make sure every deadline in the contract is met. Much of this coordination happens behind the scenes so that you can focus on preparing for your move.
Occasionally we will need to reach out to request documents or signatures. When that happens, it is usually because a contractual deadline is approaching and we want to keep everything on schedule.
Our goal is always a smooth and successful closing. By carefully coordinating every step of the process, we help ensure that your transaction stays on track and that you receive the keys to your new home on time.
There are many more details involved, but these are the highlights. The Kearns Team is committed to careful follow-up and detailed coordination throughout the closing process so that nothing falls through the cracks.