The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing: Answers to All Your Questions - From Opening Escrow, to Negotiating Fees, to Signing the Closing Papers - Softcover

Gadow, Sandy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071400354 ISBN 13: 9780071400350

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2003

Synopsis

A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

The first simple guide to understanding the real estate closing process

Closing and escrow are among the most important­­and least understood­­components of a real estate transaction. The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing takes the mystery out of the confusing, expensive process by giving real estate professionals, investors, and consumers a step-by-step explanation. In simple, everyday language, the book explains closing documents and paperwork, what to do when something goes wrong, mortgage options, how to save money on title insurance, problems that can occur on a title report,

and much more. With sample forms, work sheets, and more, this sophisticated but accessible book covers:

• Insider tips on how to save money­­from a closing professional
• Who does what: the real estate agent, lender, title company, closing officer, attorney
• State-specific information for all 50 states

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Don't go to closing without reading this book!

A Simple Guide to the Complex Process of Closing on a House or Property.

The escrow and closing process is probably the least understood aspect of any real estate transaction. Misunderstandings about closing costs can result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars of needless expenses, and put seemingly solid deals at risk.

The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing shows you how to protect your rights, or the rights of your clients, at the closing table. Filled with sample forms, worksheets, checklists, and more, this no-nonsense handbook takes you step-by-step from signing the sales contract to understanding all closing costs to what happens after all the closing documents have been signed. Use it as your one-stop resource for understanding each detail, answering each question, and preventing minor disputes from becoming major roadblocks.

"An easy-to-read book...In addition to escrow information, provides advice about inspections, financing, condominiums, and cooperatives."--Los Angeles Times

Whether you are an experienced real estate professional or buying your first house, The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing will give you all the information you need to understand:

• Money-saving strategies for buyers and sellers
• Escrow accounts
• Title search and title insurance
• Closing documents and paperwork
• Last-minute adjustments to the final selling price
• Closing costs
• And much more

About the Author:

Sandy Gadow is a nationally recognized expert on escrow and closing practices. A title and closing officer for over twenty-five years, Sandy has participated in thousands of real estate closings. She is also a licensed mortgage broker and real estate agent, and a writer, researcher, and analyst for the real estate industry. She operates the popular Web site www.closingadvisor.com and www.escrowhelp.com

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071400354
• ISBN 13: 9780071400350
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300