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The 9 Essential Steps of a Real Estate Closing Process

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Once the parties sign the real estate purchase agreement and the buyer pays earnest money, several additional steps must be completed before the property can successfully transfer from seller to buyer. The steps completed during the real estate closing process are as follows – just note that some steps will differ for buyers and sellers.

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

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The agent’s client (buyer or seller) can make an informed buying or selling decision and the appraiser’s client (bank) can make an informed lending decision. Creating Accurate Initial Expectations: Agents and appraisers collaborating early in the process help set accurate expectations for buyers and sellers.

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