Cynthia DaSilva 602-930-3141 REALTOR®
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STEP 9

Closing
"Closing" refers to the meeting where ownership of the property is legally transferred to the
buyer. It is a formal meeting in which most parties involved in the buying/selling process will
attend. Closing procedures are usually held at the title company's office or lawyer's office. Your
closing officer coordinates the document signing and the collection and disbursement of funds.
Cynthia DaSilva will generally be present at your closing to read the documents on your behalf,
answer any questions, or help to resolve any last minute or unexpected details that may come
up.
In order for the closing to go smoothly, each party involved should bring the necessary
documentation and be prepared to pay any related fees (closing costs). There may be more than
one form of acceptable payment for your closing costs so ask the closing officer which form of
payment will be required and to whom it should be made out. Closing costs will generally total an
amount equal to 2 to 3 percent of the total loan value not including down payment and the buyer's
escrow account.
Sellers sometimes pay for a portion or all of the closing costs, depending on local market
conditions, terms of the purchase contract, and the seller's cash and timing considerations. Any
such concessions should be acknowledged in writing. Most lenders will allow a credit from the
seller to the buyer for the non-recurring closing costs. However, they usually won't allow a credit
that reduces the amount of the buyer's down payment or any of the buyer's recurring costs, such
as expenses for fire insurance premiums, PMI, or property taxes.
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