Definition
This is your to-do checklist showing every item needed to close—loan approval, title commitment, inspection approval, insurance proof, and so on. It keeps everyone on track and prevents surprises at closing.
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A closing checklist serves as a project management tool to ensure nothing is overlooked in the complex process of closing a real estate transaction. It typically includes: loan approval, title search and insurance, inspections, insurance quotes, funds verification, document signing, and recording requirements. The closing agent uses the checklist to track what's been completed and identify any remaining items before the closing date.
Pro Tip
Request a closing checklist and track your own progress. This helps you know what's still needed and by what deadline.
Example
The closing checklist included 47 items: loan approval (completed), appraisal received (completed), title commitment reviewed (completed), HOA disclosures received (pending), homeowners insurance proof needed (pending), and final walkthrough scheduled (pending).