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Final Walkthrough and Closing Escrow

Closing Escrow

Steps to completing your home purchase

Closing escrow is the process of finalizing the sale, ultimately transferring ownership of the home from Seller to Buyer. The final steps to closing escrow are:

Review the Closing Disclosure

The Closing Disclosure is a 5-page document that provides final details about the mortgage loan you have selected. It includes the loan terms, your projected monthly payments, and how much you will pay in fees and other costs to get your mortgage and purchase the property (closing costs).

Your lender or mortgage broker is required to give you the Closing Disclosure at least three business days before you sign the loan documents. This federally mandated 3-day window allows you time to compare your final terms and costs to those estimated in the Loan Estimate that you previously received from the lender. The three days also gives you time to ask your lender any questions before signing your loan documents.

If you’re making an all-cash purchase, there will not be a closing disclosure, however the escrow agency will prepare a Settlement Statement detailing your closing costs.

Final Walk-through

Before you sign closing documents, you’ll have an opportunity option to conduct a pre-closing walk-through of the property. This is the opportunity to ensure the property is still in the same physical condition as when you executed the purchase contract.

You’ll also confirm any negotiated repairs have been completed, either through your own visual inspection, a professional re-inspection, or by reviewing repair receipts and warranties provided by the seller. You may schedule the walkthrough up to three days prior to closing escrow.

Recording and Closing Escrow

Expect to sign your closing and loan documents the morning of the scheduled closing date, or (ideally) a day or two prior — that’s also the day you’ll bring a certified check or arrange a wire transfer to cover the balance of your down payment and closing costs. On closing day, once all documents are signed by both the buyer and seller, and funds have been received from all sources (you and your lender), the escrow agency will “record” the deed with the county, transferring ownership, and enabling you to take possession of your new home!

When do you get the keys?

In Arizona, closing escrow doesn’t officially occur until the deed is recorded by the County, which can be anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the scheduled closing date. While you may sign your closing and loan documents a day or two early, you won’t receive keys until the sale is actually recorded by Pima county. It’s best to plan movers and other appointments for the day after closing escrow.

Additional Resources:

Guide to Home Buyer's Closing Costs

Closing Costs

Here’s a guide to closing costs and other fees you can expect to pay when buying a home.
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"We have moved numerous times in our lifetime and dealing with Russ was one of the best experiences we have had with a Realtor. From showing of the house to assisting us after closing, he demonstrated a very professional attitude."
- Art S., Quail Creek
"Fair, reliable, professional and a pleasant person to work with. Would not hesitate to recommend. All aspects of the sale were very professional. The materials to publicize the house were well done as were the photos. Russ’s familiarity with Quality Creek and the market were up to date and reliable. His manner was low key and very responsive. Easy to work with. Very helpful in staging the house. Excellent in all respects. Overall, a very easy person to work with and always professional."
- Joan H., Quail Creek
"Russ was perhaps the best Realtor I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. Always accommodating and very responsive … he guided me thru a maze of unusual issues selling my home and we closed right on time at the price I hoped for. I wouldn’t even consider anyone else if I had a home to sell, and I would urge you not to pick a realtor without at least meeting with Russ first."
- Patsy V., Quail Creek
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Russ Fortuno, Associate Broker

I'm a Southern Arizona native and Quail Creek resident. Whether you’re buying or selling a home in Quail Creek, you’ll experience unsurpassed service and professionalism at all stages of your real estate transaction. I welcome the opportunity to assist in your next home sale or purchase.
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Tierra Antigua Realty

18745 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Ste. A105
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 333-0446
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