Closing Day

Congratulations! You are scheduled and ready to buy or sell your house in Pittsburgh. There have been inspections, negotiations, analysis, and many emails. It is finally the day to close!

There are several steps in the process before the final closing day. Once all of those have been completed, it is time to close on your house. Here are some things you need to prepare for the big day...

1. ID

An active personal form of ID is required. When buying or selling a house, there is a notary present to witness the signatures as verify you are in fact who you say you are. Make sure as a buyer or seller you have a few forms of ID just in case.

2. Operating Agreement

As a buyer or seller of an investment property, the settlement company must confirm you are the owner of the company. This is important in verifying the property ownership and relaying this information to the court house. This step will be done generally before the actual signing, but it is an important step nonetheless!

3. Check

If you are buying a house in Pittsburgh, there will be closing costs, and possible financing charges to purchase. This will most likely require a certified check to the settlement company in order to officially buy the house. Most times buyers will bring a check, but wire transfers are also accepted.

4. Spouse

Many times homes are owned by both spouses, not just one individual. In this case, they must both sign off on the deed to transfer the ownership to a new buyer. The last thing you want is your spouse at work and you at the closing table without the ability to sign!

Closings are stressful as many moving parts happen at once in order to get to the finish line. The great part is, once done everyone is normally relieved and excited about buying or selling their home!