A few days before the closing date, the buyer should get the Clear to Close from his or her mortgage lender.  This means the buyer’s mortgage has been approved.

Once a closing date, time and location have been scheduled, the buyer’s Realtor will schedule the final walk through of the property.  This usually takes place the day of closing and is a chance to make sure the property is still in the same condition it was during the inspection (or date specified in the contract) and that we have fixed any agreed upon repairs.  In addition, in the metro DC area all attached items such as shelving, light fixtures, curtain rods, etc. are required to stay and transfer with the property (unless otherwise disclosed) so the buyer checks that those items are still there as well.