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Pre-Settlement Checklist

There are several important items and documents the title company needs that allow the processing team to get your file ready for settlement. To ensure a timely and efficient closing, make sure you have the following items ready in advance.

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SELLER Pre-Settlement Checklist
 

[  ] Personal Information Sheet

[  ] Mortgage Payoff Authorization Letter

[  ] Second Mortgage Payoff Letters

[  ] Property Tax Information

[  ] Ground Rent Information

[  ] Homeowners Insurance Cancellation

[  ] Homeowners Association Letter

[  ] Original Death Certificate (if applicable)

[  ] Estate Sale (Probate Records)

[  ] Designate Power of Attorney (If applicable)

[  ] Wire Instructions for Proceeds

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BUYER Pre-Settlement Checklist
 

[  ] Personal Information Sheet

[  ] Lender Information

[  ] Home Warranty Information

[  ] Homeowners Insurance

[  ] Property Survey

[  ] Designate Power of Attorney (If applicable)

[  ] Submit Earnest Money Deposit

[  ] Wire Instructions for Cash to Close

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REALTOR® Pre-Settlement Checklist
 

[  ] Personal Information Sheet

[  ] Sales Contract

[  ] Buyer Earnest Money Deposit

[  ] Sellers Contribution Information

[  ] Commission Sheet

[  ] Administration Fee

[  ] Termite Paperwork

[  ] Property Survey

[  ] Home Warranty Information

[  ] Broker Disbursement Instructions

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REFINANCE Pre-Settlement Checklist
 

[  ] Personal Information Sheet

[  ] Mortgage Payoff Authorization Letter

[  ] Ground Rent Information

[  ] New Lender Information

[  ] Loan Officer Information

[  ] Property Tax Information

[  ] Homeowners Insurance

[  ] Homeowners Association Letter

[  ] Wire Instructions for Cash to Close

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Serenity Title & Escrow

CORPORATE OFFICE

112 W Homer Adams Pkwy

Alton, IL 62002

Phone: 618-466-4400

Fax: 618-466-4300

BRANCH OFFICE:

705 Kansas St, Suite B

Bethalto, IL 62010​​

Phone: 618-377-4440

Fax: 618-377-4442​​​​

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