Busy September (or, “Seeing Triple”)
For a Realtor, it’s a high quality problem to have, to be sure.
But 3 closings in the next 8 days means 3 of everything (I’m the listing agent, representing the Seller, in all 3 deals).
Little (& Big) Details
Specifically, it means: 3 walk-thru inspections to deal with; 3 HUD-1’s (closing worksheets) to finalize and review (including verifying that the title folks have received and processed any last-minute Purchase Agreement Amendments or Addenda); making sure that 3 municipal point-of-sale inspections have been completed (10 local municipalities require them, and all 3 of the properties are in cities that have them); 3 properties to make sure the owners have emptied out and otherwise prepped for closing by giving notice to utilities (see, “Buyer’s walk-thru inspection”); and 3 properties to collect my lockboxes, sign riders, and other marketing materials before they disappear forever.
And in two of the deals, which were negotiated to close quickly, it means corralling the Buyer’s Written Statement, signifying that they have final underwriting approval from their lender.
Busy, busy . . .
P.S.: Apparently, there are some agents who make only cameo appearances (or none at all) at their client’s closing.
I’m not one of them . . .
