How it Works: Closing Process | Burleson County Title Company

How It Works: The Closing Process

Here at Burleson County Title, we understand that the closing process is important. We want to ensure that our clients are not only taken care of throughout, but that they are educated on all the different steps so they fully understand the transaction. Here is how the Closing Process works:

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STEP 1

Contract and earnest money (if applicable) are submitted to our office.

STEP 2

Our Contract Coordinator will enter the new order in our software. Contract is receipted and emailed to all parties.

STEP 3

File is moved to the Examining Department - Title Search and Examination are completed.

During this time the Inspection and Appraisal (if applicable) are completed.

STEP 4

Title Examiner emails all parties the Title Commitment for review.

STEP 5

Title Examiner and/or Closer work to clear curative needs related to title, if any.

STEP 6

File is moved to the Escrow Department: The Closer coordinates the time and date with all parties for closing.

STEP 7

The Closer will prepare documents for closing.

STEP 8

Closing day documents are signed and keys are exchanged.

STEP 9

The documents are sent to the County Clerk and recorded in the public records to complete the transaction.

STEP 10

File is moved to our policy department: The policy will be written and original documents mailed to the buyer and/or lender.