Field Guide to Sales Closings
(Updated March 2009)
A real estate closing is a complicated process that can be managed smoothly for all involved. Find out the best ways to organize a trouble-free closing, tips for REALTORS® and homebuyers, and much more in the books, videos and articles. (A. Siudzinski, Information Specialist)
Closing Questions Your Buyers Should Ask 
When should I schedule my preclosing inspection?
What is a title search?
What are my closing costs likely to be?
Who should attend the closing?
What do I need to bring to the closing?
What should I get from the sellers at closing?
Source: 100 questions every home seller should ask with answers from top brokers around the country, (New York, NY: Times Books, 1995). HD 1341 G45q
Tips for REALTORS®
'How long will the closing take?', (ActiveRain, Jan. 14, 2009).
Closing gifts with a conscience, (California Real Estate Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2008).
10 strategies for hassle-free closings, (Florida REALTOR®, Apr. 2006).
Closing Toolkit, (REALTOR® Magazine, n.d.).
How to minimize funding issues at closing, (Wisconsin REALTOR®, Jan. 2006).
Quiz: from contract to closing, (REALTOR® Magazine, n.d.).
Tips for Customers
Mortgage closing costs: state rankings, (www.bankrate.com, 2008).
Selling before buying--concurrent closings, (homebuying.about.com, n.d.).
Home sellers sweeten the deal by paying closing costs, (www.frontdoor.com, December 24, 2008).
eBooks & Other Resources
eBooks.realtor.org
The following ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
Home Closing Checklist (Adobe eReader)
Books, Videos, Research Reports & More
The resources below are available for loan through Information Central. Up to three books, tapes, CDs and/or DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days from the Library for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Central at 800.874.6500 for assistance.
Home closing checklist, (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2004). HD 259 Ir1
100 questions every home seller should ask with answers from top brokers around the country, (New York, NY: Times Books, 1995). HD 1341 G45q
Close for success: the key to real estate, (Chicago, IL: Longman Financial Services, 1988). HF 5438 L84
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