Timeline of the Process
Purpose Of A Closing/Settlement
As your closing agent, Creative Title Services acts as a third party to ensure that: the real estate sales contract is fulfilled, the Seller has good and marketable title to convey to the Purchaser, Lender’s Instructions and Conditions are met, all costs incident to the sale (e.g. required inspections, lender fees, escrow account payments, title insurance costs, loan payoffs, taxes and homeowner association dues, et al.) are paid and/or prorated to the appropriate parties, and that sale proceeds are disbursed in accordance with the Seller’s direction and Florida law.
Prior To The Closing Day
Upon receipt of the signed Sales Contract, Creative Title Services contacts the sellers and buyers to obtain information essential to preparing documents and ordering any loan payoffs, HOA, home warranty info, verify real estate sales commission, etc. and to determine if all parties will be present at settlement. The government land records will be searched to determine what liens and/or judgments encumber the property and takes those steps necessary to ensure that good and marketable title will vest in the new owner. A survey is ordered and reviewed to determine if there are any encroachments on the lot or whether any buildings violate set-back lines or easement areas. Annual tax amounts and whether they are current is verified and communicated to the lender along with a preliminary title report. All home inspection items should be cleared 4 to 5 days prior to closing to avoid closing delays. Please Note: A repair escrow for any incomplete home inspection item(s) is not likely to be approved by the buyer’s lender. In accordance with lending regulations, 3 days prior to closing, the lender and settlement agent will collaborate to complete the Closing Disclosure Form form(s) for Buyer and Seller. A final Closing Disclosure Form is released to both parties for review prior to closing.
On Closing Day
The seller, purchaser and their respective real estate agents gather at Creative Title Service's offices or the location of choice by all parties to sign the Buyer and Seller Closing Disclosure Form(s), loan and seller conveyance documents. The buyer’s down payment and loan funds are deposited into the settlement agent’s escrow account, the key’s are passed and the transaction is closed.
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