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| Joyce Erskine-Jordan REALTOR®, GRI |
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Each RE/MAX office independently owned & operated.
| What do you have to do to get ready for settlement? |
Settlement customs vary widely. Your best bet is to consult with your agent and attorney about who is expected to
bring what items to settlement. Most items will be sent ahead by your agent or arranged by the settlement attorney
or escrow agent. You may need to bring only your checkbook and house keys.
Items needed at settlement:
bring what items to settlement. Most items will be sent ahead by your agent or arranged by the settlement attorney
or escrow agent. You may need to bring only your checkbook and house keys.
Items needed at settlement:
- All the keys for the house. Do not forget garage door opener, garage and shed keys, padlock combinations,
and code for security systems!
- Warranties on mechanical equipment. Sometimes these are left at the house.
- Instructions and manuals on maintenance and operation of equipment.
- A copy of the sales contract.
- Proof that contingencies have been met.
- Documents to implement the transfer of title.
- Homeowners’ insurance policy.
- Ten-year lithium battery smoke alarm(s) (required by law) for each floor of home, if not already installed.
- Prorations for continuing expenses, such as utilities, taxes, insurance, interest on an assumed loan.
- Latest receipts of payments on water and utility bills, and current meter reading.
- Your lender’s certification of your mortgage balance and date to which interest is paid.
| 10525 Timberwood Circle Louisville, KY 40223 800-444-1946 Ext. 193 TF 502-992-4193 Direct 502-425-6222 Fax email Joyce |
