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Rainmaker
5,184,314
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

A  voided blank check if they want to have the proceeds wired to their account.

Aug 25, 2016 12:05 AM
Rainmaker
1,547,084
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

We have a different process out here, there is no closing table, just escrows.  Usually it's leave any keys, remotes, manuals, etc. behind.

Aug 25, 2016 04:15 AM
Rainmaker
5,396,509
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Copy of their check to wire proceeds if that's how they will collect monies. Copies of any invoices for repairs that had not been previously provided to agents.

Aug 25, 2016 02:12 AM
Rainer
108,116
Scott Lawson
America's Home loans - Santa Rosa, Petaluma Mortgage Broker - Santa Rosa, CA
Mortgage Broker FHA, VA, refinance or purchase

A nice bottle of scotch for your hard-working loan originator...

Aug 25, 2016 01:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,658,108
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

We do not have the same closing. On the last day of escrow, a buyer agent just picks up all keys and hands them to a buyer. If I represent buyer I usually  meet buyers at the property with a bottle of champagne. 

Aug 25, 2016 05:04 PM
Rainmaker
206,112
Sandy Williams
eXp Realty, sandy@sandywilliams.com - Sarasota, FL

A little operational info about the house....when is garbage day, what time are the sprinklers set for and so forth.  The old security code and who is the odd neighbor you don't want to talk to (ha I added that last one for fun!!)

Aug 25, 2016 02:36 PM
Ambassador
6,774,529
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Written instructions for all the systems around the house.

Aug 25, 2016 02:03 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,346
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

A list of local numbers for services, where the appliance manuals are, anything specific to their home that the buyer needs to know.

Aug 25, 2016 01:44 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,144
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

That pretty much does it but I tell them to bring a smile because all will go well.

Aug 25, 2016 12:20 PM
Ambassador
3,448,771
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

They only need their ID for the Notary at the signing.  Keys, etc. are not provided until we actually close escrow which can be days or weeks later. Most will wire funds to escrow otherwise a certified check. 

Aug 25, 2016 06:29 AM
Rainer
225,576
Bob Betel
Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc. - Sweetwater, TN
President, Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc

Debe Maxwell  has said it perfectly. Except for the part of the lender figures. Never been an issue for me on my closings.

Aug 25, 2016 02:22 AM
Rainmaker
5,774,106
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Fred,

I think the answers are all here.  A nice bottle of Champagne is nice too...A

Aug 25, 2016 01:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,269,775
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

In CA sellers sign the docs often at home. So have a pen ready sign the docs. They are done.

Aug 25, 2016 01:38 AM
Rainer
232,119
Jessie Cochran
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Panama City Realty Group

check book, keys and Credit cards to celebrate with

Aug 25, 2016 01:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,014,938
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Yah, I'd go with Debe's answer as well

Aug 25, 2016 12:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,875,618
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Debe has it - the repair receipts & the checkbook just in case.

Mostly we never have sellers come to closing.

Aug 25, 2016 12:11 AM
Ambassador
5,562,441
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
  • Their checkbooks - just in case the lender's numbers were off and they need to write a check or present a voided check to the attorney for wiring their proceeds.
  • Any new receipts that we need to share with the buyers that weren't left in the home for the walk-through.

 

Aug 25, 2016 12:09 AM
Rainmaker
4,796,638
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

California doesn't have a closing table so the escrow officer will be in contact with any necessary requirements.  

Aug 28, 2016 12:38 AM
Ambassador
3,224,722
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

that really covers it for sellers because everything else is taken care of prior to closing.

Aug 26, 2016 03:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,293,320
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Information about mail boxes 

Aug 26, 2016 11:05 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,277
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Can't think of anything.

Aug 25, 2016 10:52 PM
Rainmaker
879,457
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Their checkbook and patience.

Aug 25, 2016 10:00 PM
Rainmaker
4,322,295
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Fred Griffin at recent closings, the sellers sent everything to their attorney along with the keys etc - as they signed the power of attorney to their attorney.

Aug 25, 2016 03:59 PM
Rainmaker
4,273,331
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It's almost like you've done it a time or two Fred Griffin 

Aug 25, 2016 12:38 PM
Rainer
36,680
Cynthia Biechler
Biechler Grp Real Estate w/HOMESMART Connect - Chicago - Chicago, IL

Their checkbook for a voided check to have funds deposited directly.

Aug 25, 2016 12:25 PM
Ambassador
3,764,591
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

You've got it covered.  Maybe their account numbers if they want funds wired. 

Aug 25, 2016 12:03 PM
Rainmaker
444,270
Dianne Goode
Raleigh Cary Realty - Raleigh, NC
Realtor/Broker

Checkbook, just in case.

Though more and more, my sellers don't attend "the closing."  We go early to the attorney's office and they sign and they're done.

Aug 25, 2016 11:18 AM
Rainmaker
2,234,865
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Bring your checkbook. Just in case. 

Aug 25, 2016 09:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Fred Griffin Paid invoices for completed repairs.

Aug 25, 2016 09:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,759,637
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Checkbook in case there are any special needs.

 

Aug 25, 2016 05:37 AM
Rainmaker
930,545
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Some extra checks for last-minute possible settlements? And maybe a good attitude.

Aug 25, 2016 04:37 AM
Rainmaker
2,874,548
Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Come with joy for all and leave with the joy given...Good business was done

Aug 25, 2016 04:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,847
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Lawyers handle closings in Ontario so they handle any such issues.

Aug 25, 2016 01:57 AM