Get Ready for Closing Day
Now that you have an executed contract, add the closing to your calendar and plan to take the day off work. Below are important details to help everything go smoothly.
About Your Closing Date
- It could change. While we aim to close on the date in your contract, factors like tight timelines (≤ 30 days) may require extra time from the lender. For planning, treat the listed date as your target.
- Location & duration: Closing occurs at the title company and usually lasts about 2 hours, but can take up to 4 hours. Please plan to take the full day off.
- Time preferences: We can’t guarantee an exact time, but we can request morning or afternoon. Let us know your preference early.
Attending in Person (or Using a Power of Attorney)
It’s best if you attend closing in person. If you cannot, notify our team, your lender, and your real estate attorney now so a Power of Attorney (POA) can be prepared.
- Begin POA at least two weeks before closing for lender review and approval.
- Have the POA signed and notarized, and ensure the original reaches the attorney at least one day before closing.
- Provide a short letter explaining why you can’t attend.
- We recommend attending so you fully understand your documents, first payment due date, and how to make your first payment.
Wire Transfer – Important Security Notice
The day before closing, you’ll wire your down payment and closing costs to the title company.
- Wire instructions will come only from our team, your attorney, or your loan officer.
- Do not follow instructions from anyone else. Wire instructions never change.
- If you receive “updated” instructions, call us directly using a known number to verify.
Moving on Closing Day
If you plan to move in the same day, schedule movers for at least 1–2 hours after closing. You can’t take possession until closing is complete and funds are transferred to the seller.
At the end of closing, you’ll receive the keys to your new home—congratulations!
Have questions about closing? Contact us—we’re here to help.