Real Estate Transaction Timeline Checklist

Property Transaction Timeline Checklist

Name:

[your name]

Company:

[your company name]

Website:

[your company website]

Email:

[your company email]

Pre-Transaction Preparation:

  • Financial Readiness: Have you assessed your financial situation and obtained pre-approval for a mortgage (if applicable)?

  • Real Estate Agent: Have you enlisted a reputable real estate agent to represent your interests?

Initial Stages:

  • Property Search: Have you identified potential properties that meet your criteria?

  • Market Analysis: Did you research the local real estate market to understand current trends?

  • Property Inspection: Have you scheduled inspections for the selected properties?

  • Offer Preparation: Have you worked with your agent to create a competitive offer?

  • Seller's Disclosure: Did you receive and review the seller's disclosure statement?

  • Negotiation: Have you negotiated the terms of the sale with the seller?

Under Contract:

  • Contract Signing: Have both parties signed the purchase agreement?

  • Earnest Money: Have you deposited the earnest money into an escrow account?

  • Home Appraisal: Has the property passed the appraisal process?

  • Inspections: Have all necessary inspections been completed to your satisfaction?

  • Financing Approval: Has your loan been approved by the lender?

  • Title Search: Has the title been searched for any encumbrances or liens?

Closing Preparations:

  • Closing Date: Is the closing date scheduled and confirmed?

  • Final Walkthrough: Have you conducted a final walkthrough to ensure the property's condition?

  • Insurance: Have you secured homeowner's insurance for the property?

  • Closing Funds: Do you have the necessary funds for closing costs?

  • Documentation Review: Have you reviewed all closing documents with your attorney or agent?

Closing:

  • Signing: Have you signed all the required documents during the closing?

  • Funds Transfer: Has the payment been made to the seller, and the property title transferred?

  • Keys: Have you received the keys to the property?

Post-Closing:

  • Utilities Transfer: Have you transferred utilities to your name?

  • Change of Address: Have you updated your address with relevant institutions?

  • Home Warranty: Did you consider purchasing a home warranty for peace of mind?

Post-Closing:

  • Documentation Storage: Have you safely stored all closing documents and receipts?

  • Thank You: Did you thank your real estate agent and everyone involved in the process?

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