Closing Day
If you've made it this far, it's almost time to celebrate! However, there are still a few more items to address before your property is officially sold. Check with your agent to ensure everything is in order and all loose ends are tied up. We will ensure everything is ready for a seamless and stress-free closing day.
Final Walk-Through Inspection
On the day of closing or the day before, the buyer will conduct a final walk-through inspection. This ensures the property is in the condition specified in the Purchase Agreement, that no new issues have arisen, and that no items have been left behind by the seller.
Cancel Home Services and Utilities
After closing, we will provide you with a helpful list of contact numbers to cancel your home services and utilities.
Be Prepared
Even at this final stage, unexpected issues can arise. Don't worry; we are here to help you navigate any unforeseen problems.
Whether the buyer’s loan is delayed or an appliance breaks, we have the experience to handle these situations effectively and get everything back on track in a timely and stress-free manner.
Closing
After the final inspection, you, the buyer, and the closing agent will sign the settlement agreement, detailing the financial transactions to certify accuracy. If you are unable to attend the closing, alternative arrangements can be made with proper notice to all parties. If you are receiving funds, they can be wired electronically to your financial institution, or you can have the buyer issue a check at closing. Be sure to arrange to hand over all property keys and any other pertinent information to the buyer at the closing.
Once everything is signed, your property is officially sold.
When you are ready to get started, call us at 850.344.1517 or complete this short form and one of our agents will be in touch.
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Tips For Buying
Give your house a deep clean
First impressions mean everything. Before you decide to list your home, give it a deep clean. This means cleaning toilets, wiping down surfaces, mopping floors, cleaning rugs and scrubbing bathrooms - and even consider calling in the professionals to ensure that your home is in the best condition it can possibly be.
Declutter the home
When a home is clutter-free, buyers are able to focus on the actual home instead of on the piles of mail, laundry, and general mess in your home. Potential buyers want to envision their items on your counter versus resisting the urge to clean up your mess. Decluttering and organizing your space will go a long way in appealing to potential buyers.
Call a handyman
When selling a house, you should make sure everything that needs to be fixed has been taken care of before listing a home. Potential buyers will come into your home knowing you took care of it, giving them more peace of mind.
Not only is painting a great way to clean up the walls but making the overall color scheme neutral will increase the appeal to potential buyers, making it easier for them to envision their belongings in the house - get rid of any bright, outdated paint colors and go with a neutral palette throughout the house.
Stage your homeStaged homes tend to fill quickly because they feel homier - if you have neutral furniture that you can leave in the home, do it, otherwise consider a professional staging company.
Depersonalize your homeYou want to leave a few nice, framed photos around the house to make the home appear inviting and lived in, but in general, removing your very personal items, such as family photos will let the potential buyers see their photos in those places, versus yours.
Areas We Serve
- Fort Walton Beach
- Eglin AFB
- Hurlburt AFB
- Okaloosa Island
- Destin
- Niceville-Valparaiso-Bluewater Bay
- Navarre-Mary Esther
- Sandestin
- Santa Rosa Beach-0A