The following guidelines will help assure a smooth closing: □ Repairs - Several weeks before closing, check to see if the seller is making the repairs to which you both agreed. Don’t wait until the week of closing to begin inspecting repairs, as this may be too late for you to cause the seller to make the changes you require. □ Building Inspector - If you are building a house, it is a good idea to retain the services of a professional engineer or licensed general contractor t

Most Buyers, and even real estate agents, do not know or understand the duties and work of a closing or title attorney. The following describes the work most title attorneys must perform to insure the soundness of the title to the property the Buyer wishes to purchase. CURRENT TITLE OR OWNER After receiving a copy of the sales contract, the title attorney must find the current record or title owner of the property in the public records. This means the title attorney must find t