The Last Step Before Closing, Pre and Post-Coronavirus [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Once upon a time — like, this February — the last significant...Read More
Closing Checklist . . . for Listing Agents I actually like 8 a.m. closings for a lot of reasons, especially when title companies are swamped (like now). If there’s a hitch with wired funds, there’s plenty of time to correct it; there’s no chance of a glitch in the closing(s) before delaying yours; clients are...Read More
Closing Checklist — Seller Version As a listing agent (representing the Seller), I’m not a “Mother Hen” when it comes to most closing details. That is to say, I trust my clients to empty out their homes in a timely fashion; arrange for any needed cleaning and/or repairs (see below); give notice to utilities; line...Read More
House Keys? Check. Garage Door Opener(s)? Check. Security Code for Disconnected Alarm System? Huh?!? Up until three years ago, I didn’t see the point of having Sellers tell Buyers the code for an inactive security system — in some cases, for more than 20(!) years. But then, not one but two homes I sold had dormant...Read More
