4 min read · Buyers, sellers, and spouses handling a closing alone
Twelve questions to ask before you hire a closer
A short script you can read over the phone, written for buyers and sellers working around orders and deployment.
Experience
- How many VA loan closings have you handled in the last year?
- Have you closed for someone who was deployed at the time?
- Are you licensed and in good standing in this state?
Logistics
- Can you close remotely, and is remote online notarization allowed here?
- What is your process if my power of attorney is needed?
- How much notice do you need to change the closing date?
- Who is my single point of contact, and what hours do they work?
Money
- What exactly do your own fees cover?
- Do you offer a military discount, and on which of your fees?
- How do you send wire instructions, and how do I verify them?
- What happens to my earnest money if the deal falls through?
- Will you send me a draft disclosure before closing day?
This guide is general information, not legal advice, and does not reflect any government position. Confirm details with a licensed professional in your state.