You've made an offer and performed due diligence, which means you're now in the "home" stretch, pun intended. But you have a few preclosing responsibilities, and these include:
Staying in control of your credit and finances, first and foremost.
Keeping in touch with your agent and lender and returning all phone calls and paperwork promptly.
Communicating with your agent at least once or twice a week, and verifying with your lender that all mortgage funding steps are completed.
Conducting a final walk-through of the home with your agent.
Confirming with your agent, home insurance professional, and lender that you have the settlement statement, certified funds, and evidence of insurance lined up prior to closing.
Your First Home Gary Keller's book Your First Home: The Proven Path to Home Ownership is designed to help you, the buyer, navigate through the potential twists, turns, and confusion of the home-buying process. If you aspire to own a home of your own, ask an agent for a free copy of the book, or order one here.
