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Seller Closing Checklist
Pre-listing through post-closing — every step from listing decision to recorded deed.
Most sellers learn what they should have done weeks earlier. This checklist covers the full sequence — pre-listing through post-closing — so each step happens at the right moment.
What's in the PDF
- Pre-listing (4-6 weeks out). Title clearance, prior survey, prior title insurance policy, trust or estate authority, broker selection, optional pre-listing attorney review.
- Pre-contract. Offer review, earnest money structure, closing date feasibility, possession-after-closing terms, inspection-contingency window.
- Days 1-5 — Attorney review. Tax-proration calculation, modification review, counter-proposals, inspection-response strategy.
- Days 5-21 — Title and contract execution. Title commitment review, objectionable items, survey, tax-proration finalization.
- Days 21-35 — Pre-closing. Mortgage payoff, closing date, closing-statement audit, wire instructions, move-out coordination.
- Closing day and post-closing. Closing-table protocols, deed recording verification, IRS forms, capital-gains documentation.
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Can I share this with my real estate broker?
Yes. Brokers regularly send this to clients pre-contract. If you're a broker who'd like to send this to your roster, contact Adam directly and we can co-brand a version for your brokerage.
Does Adam represent buyers, sellers, or both?
Adam represents one side of any given transaction — buyer or seller, never both. He's licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, Texas, Minnesota, the District of Columbia, plus federal courts.
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