You've made it to the home stretch! You are about to buy a home... Whether it's your very first home or your twenty-first home, there's nothing quite like the feeling of closing on your new home.

Final Walk-Through Inspection. On the day of closing (or the night before if it's an early morning close), we'll take one last visit to the property together. Make sure that your real estate agent or the assistant is present as a second set of eyes. This final visit ensures that the property is in the same condition that you agreed to in the terms of the purchase and sale agreement and also lets you verify any work that was to be complete per the contract prior to close. Take a checklist with you to note any last minute details for the seller to attend to.

Home Services and Utilities. Upon closing, you will want to immediately have all of the utilities switched into your name. We can provide you a list of local utility companies. Some (specifically water) may require you to come to their facilities in person to turn on service. You may also be required to provide a copy of the settlement statement with your identification. It's a good idea to call all of them a day or two in advance to see if there are any special requirements.

The "OOPS" Factor. Sometimes everything doesn’t go according to plan. And this is the time that you absolutely need a strong, experienced real estate agent on your side. You name it... It can happen. From mortgage mistakes to seller situations, we've been through dozens of scenarios countless times and have strategies and options to make things as hassle-free as possible, WHILE getting you into your new home.

Review The Settlement Statement. One of the last steps is your "closing". This is when the home buying process completes. Within 48 hours of closing, the title company will provide you with a "closing statement", "settlement statement" or "HUD-1". All three provide you with all the financial details of your home purchase (i.e. title fees, mortgage costs, pro-rations on property taxes, escrows, etc.) You will want a professional to review this document very carefully. It's not uncommon to find errors on your settlement statement and it's important to correct them BEFORE the closing.

Closing. This is the end of the road and the last step in the home buying process. Depending on the situation, you may have the sellers, lender, Realtors®, and closing agent all present. In other instances, you may simply meet one on one with the closing agent. Be sure to have your own representation (Realtor® and/or attorney) present with you. This is where you sign all of the final documents including all loan documents (mortgage, note and deed). When all documents are signed by all parties, the title company will record the transaction at the County Assessor's Office and you will be the official new owner.

Housewarming. We know that moving into a new home is exciting and that often times you want to share the experience with family and friends. We welcome the opportunity to throw you a housewarming party upon moving into your new home.

Feedback. Professionals in the real estate industry always want to know what went well, what didn't go well, and where there's room for improvement. The Performance Team™ will ask for any written feedback you may have once you've had a chance to settle into your new home.