Boston condos for sale: What buyers can expect on closing day
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Boston condos for sale: What buyers can expect on closing day
Closing day can feel like the finish line after a marathon race. If you are buying a home in Boston or the Boston suburbs, it is normal to feel excited, a little anxious, and eager to make sure nothing gets missed. The good news is that once you know what happens before, during, and after settlement, the process feels much more manageable. Let’s walk through what closing day looks like for Boston Seaport condo buyers
Before Closing Day
In the final days before the closing, your job is to review numbers, confirm your funds, make sure insurance is in place, and check that the home is in the condition you agreed to buy.
One of the biggest milestones is your Closing Disclosure. Your lender must send it to you at least three business days before closing. This gives you time to compare it with your earlier Loan Estimate and flag any unexpected changes before settlement.
If something looks different than expected, speak up right away. This is the time to ask questions about fees, credits, loan terms, or cash needed at closing, not after you are at the table and ready to sign.
Schedule Your Final Walkthrough
Your final walkthrough is usually scheduled on or shortly before closing day. Think of it as your last in-person check to make sure the home is ready to transfer.
During the walkthrough, you should confirm a few key things:
- Negotiated repairs were completed
- No new damage has appeared
- Included appliances and fixtures are still there
- Major systems are working as expected
If you notice a problem, raise it before signing. Unresolved issues should be discussed with your agent, lender, or settlement agent so you understand your options before the transaction moves forward.
Confirm Homeowners Insurance and Funds
Before settlement, make sure your homeowners insurance is active and ready to go. This is a standard part of getting to the closing table, and it helps prevent last-minute delays.
You should also confirm exactly how much money you need to bring and in what form. Buyers are often asked to provide certified funds or a wire, and it is important to follow verified instructions carefully.
Watch for Wire Fraud
The days leading up to closing are when scammers often target buyers. Fraud attempts may look like real emails with last-minute wiring instructions, but the message can be fake.
Always verify wiring instructions directly with a trusted contact using a phone number you already know is correct. Do not rely on a number or link included inside an email. That one step can protect your closing funds.
What Happens at the Closing Table
In many cases, closing takes place at the title company’s office, but since the Covid outbreak, many closings take place virtually where you don’t meet at a table.
The meeting itself is usually straightforward, but there is a lot of paperwork. Your role is to review, ask questions, and make sure the final terms match what you expected.
What to Bring to Closing
Plan to bring the documents and items your lender or settlement company requested. In most cases, that includes:
- A government-issued photo ID
- Your purchase contract
- Any additional lender-requested documents
- Your closing funds or wire confirmation
Having everything ready helps the appointment move more smoothly. If you are unsure about what is required, confirm with the settlement company before closing day.
What You Will Sign
At closing, you will usually review and sign several core documents. These often include your Closing Disclosure, promissory note, mortgage or deed of trust, and the deed that transfers ownership.
Read carefully before signing. If a number, term, or fee is unclear, ask for an explanation. Closing is not a time to rush through documents you do not fully understand.
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Boston condos for sale: What buyers can expect on closing day
So, you’ve selected a Boston condo, you have a signed Offer and a signed P&S. All your contingencies have been approved and now its closing day for your first Boston condo.
What a buyer can expect on closing day:
- You will most likely meet at your lawyers or sellers’ office. Recently I’ve had closings at the Suffolk Register of Deeds in downtown Boston. Who will be there? You, your lawyer, the seller and his/her attorney
- The first question you’ll be asked is to show a valid/current ID. Example a Massachusetts drives license.
- Be prepared to have your funds for the closing. You can either bring a cashier’s check or have the wire transferred to the seller’s attorney before the closing. No personal checks will be allowed.
- Expect to sign a lot of paperwork. Don’t worry your attorney will guide you through this process.
- After the paperwork is signed and funds distributed, you will officially be a Boston condo owner.
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