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The 9 Essential Steps of a Real Estate Closing Process

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A real estate closing is the final stretch of a real estate transaction, during which several tasks prepare the property for transfer. Throughout this time, several inspections are performed to check everything from the physical condition of the home to the underlying financial and legal health of the property.

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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

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Appraisal : An informed, impartial and well-documented opinion of the value of a home, prepared by a licensed and certified appraiser and based on data about comparable homes in the area, as well as the appraiser's own walkthrough. Fees may include the appraisal, the home inspection, a title search, a pest inspection and more.