Under Contract Timeline
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| 1 Example of effective date of contract. Call inspector to set up inspections. |
2 Earnest money to be deposited to escrow account & held until closing (this will be taken out of your checking acct). |
3 Provide proof of funds in an account for any money you are putting down (bank requires this). |
4 Provide Association President name & phone number. *Provide Realtor with receipt of dues paid. |
5 Inspections today. *Choose & call title/closing attorney. *Sellers: call fuel delivery company to shut off automatic fuel deliveries. |
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| 7 | 8 Apply for loan and request letter stating you made application (need for contract). *Get good faith estimate from lender. |
9 Get inspection report to review. *Get letter from your lender stating you made application (give to Realtor). |
10 Get copy of flood certificate (if applicable). Do not cancel flood insurance (transfer to new owners). |
11 Fill out & sign inspection contingency amendment for any findings from inspections. |
12 Bank to order appraisal. *Ten day inspection period up today. |
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| 14 | 15 Appraisal to be done. Make sure water and heat are on prior to appraisal. |
16 | 17 Gather your funds for closing, so they are easily accessible. *Will need a cashier's check or to wire the money for closing. |
18 Sellers to start packing once appraisal back. |
19 Get property hazard insurance quotes. Discuss title insurance with your lender. |
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| 21 | 22 Gather phone numbers to give to buyers (ie: phone, cable, oil, trash, water/sewer, plowing, lawn care, etc.). |
23 Seller to leave house broom-swept. Leave screens, storm windows, curtain rods, blinds, shutters, fixtures (chandeliers) |
24 | 25 Call electric CMP 800-750-4000, water/ sewer, gas, trash, cable, phone, switch to buyers name for day of closing. |
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| 28 Seller: call & cancel insurance effective as of midnight day of closing (we say midnight in case closing gets delayed). |
29 Review HUD closing statement 1-2 days prior to closing. Seller to bring tax bill to give to buyer at closing. |
30 Final walk-thru (ensure home is 'broom-swept' & all personal property listed in contract is left). *Fuel levels. *Test heat, hot/cold water, appliances. |
31 Closing! Sign contingency releases, walk-thru sign-off. Buyer home warranty starts today (if applicable). |
Buyer bring to closing:
Note: deeds will be recorded with registry deeds after closing |
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