Contract to Close Checklist

To successfully close a real estate contract, you'll typically need the following information:

1. Property Details:

   • Address
   • Legal description
   • Parcel number

2. Buyer and Seller Information:

   • Full names
   • Contact information
   • Identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport)

3. Purchase Agreement:

   • Signed contract outlining terms
   • Price and financing details

4. Financing Information:

   • Pre-approval or pre-qualification letter from a lender
   • Loan type and terms

5. Earnest Money Deposit:

   • Amount and proof of payment

6. Title Information:

   • Title search results
   • Title insurance policy

7. Disclosures:

   • Seller disclosures (e.g., lead paint, property condition)
   • Inspection reports

8. Closing Costs:

   • Estimates of costs (e.g., title fees, attorney fees, taxes)
   • Agreement on who pays what

9. Contingencies:

   • Any conditions that must be met before closing (e.g., home inspections, financing)

10. Homeowners Association (HOA) Documents (if applicable):

    • Rules and regulations
    • Financial statements

11. Keys and Access:

    • Arrangements for transferring keys and access codes

12. Closing Statement:

    • A detailed account of all financial transactions during the closing