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The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing: Answers to All Your Questions - From Opening Escrow, to Negotiating Fees, to Signing the Closing Papers [Paperback]

Sandy Gadow (Author)
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A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

The first simple guide to understanding the real estate closing process

Closing and escrow are among the most important­­and least understood­­components of a real estate transaction. The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing takes the mystery out of the confusing, expensive process by giving real estate professionals, investors, and consumers a step-by-step explanation. In simple, everyday language, the book explains closing documents and paperwork, what to do when something goes wrong, mortgage options, how to save money on title insurance, problems that can occur on a title report,

and much more. With sample forms, work sheets, and more, this sophisticated but accessible book covers:

  • Insider tips on how to save money­­from a closing professional
  • Who does what: the real estate agent, lender, title company, closing officer, attorney
  • State-specific information for all 50 states

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Don't go to closing without reading this book!

A Simple Guide to the Complex Process of Closing on a House or Property.

The escrow and closing process is probably the least understood aspect of any real estate transaction. Misunderstandings about closing costs can result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars of needless expenses, and put seemingly solid deals at risk.

The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing shows you how to protect your rights, or the rights of your clients, at the closing table. Filled with sample forms, worksheets, checklists, and more, this no-nonsense handbook takes you step-by-step from signing the sales contract to understanding all closing costs to what happens after all the closing documents have been signed. Use it as your one-stop resource for understanding each detail, answering each question, and preventing minor disputes from becoming major roadblocks.

"An easy-to-read book...In addition to escrow information, provides advice about inspections, financing, condominiums, and cooperatives."--Los Angeles Times

Whether you are an experienced real estate professional or buying your first house, The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing will give you all the information you need to understand:

  • Money-saving strategies for buyers and sellers
  • Escrow accounts
  • Title search and title insurance
  • Closing documents and paperwork
  • Last-minute adjustments to the final selling price
  • Closing costs
  • And much more

Product Details

  • Paperback: 300 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (August 21, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071400354
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071400350
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #358,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #69 in  Books > Business & Investing > Real Estate > Buying & Selling Homes

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Many books have been written about how to find a home or rental property, negotiate a purchase price, and arrive at mutually acceptable terms. Read the first page
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customary security instruments, estate transfer disclosure, filing statute, escrow closing instructions, closing officer, tax payment dates, relationship disclosure, escrow officer, title insurance premiums, termite clearance, escrow instructions, title exam, closing agent, documentary transfer tax, title insurance fees, escrow costs, closing fees, documentary taxes, termite company, opening escrow, termite report, escrow documents, termite work, impound account, grant deed
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Consumer Complaints, The Way Things Really Are, Typical Misunderstanding, Buyer Real, Seller Closing, Seller Lender, Buyer Lender, Negotiable Recording, New York, San Francisco, Buyer Recording, Division of Banking, Buyer Closing, Fannie Mae, New Mexico, Buying Your Home, Jefferson City, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Salt Lake City, Southern California, Department of Financial Institutions, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Good Faith Estimate, Las Vegas, Negotiable Lender
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Top Real Estate Books, September 29, 2002
By lynford royston (San Marino, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing: Answers to All Your Questions - From Opening Escrow, to Negotiating Fees, to Signing the Closing Papers (Paperback)
I was surprised to find a book so easy to read and yet was so comprehensive. This is a book which finally explains,in layman's terms, closing costs,legal escrow documents,and most important to me, what to watch out for. You will like how the book tells you who to ask which questions and what each person should be doing and when. The full page size sample forms were great and easy to copy for my use. This book contains more than just escrow and closing information - it includes tips on taxes, property inspections, and what to do after the sale is closed.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and easy to understand!, September 4, 2002
By Kristen Kanelos (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing: Answers to All Your Questions - From Opening Escrow, to Negotiating Fees, to Signing the Closing Papers (Paperback)
Sandy Gadow's new escrow book is terrific! It is basically the same book as her previous book, All About Escrow and Real Estate Closings, but this new book is up-dated with the newest information and I especially liked the new chapter on tax deferred exchanges. I started investing in rental properties not too long ago, and Sandy's book on escrow and closing really helped me understand all those complicated closing papers and closing costs. I was able to save money on title insurance and I negotiated with the lender to reduce some of their closing fees. I would recommend this book to anyone buying or selling real estate. I found information in Sandy's book that I could not find in other real estate books. Easy to read and easy to understand.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Truth in Advertising, November 7, 2004
By Harvey S. Jacobs (Potomac, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing: Answers to All Your Questions - From Opening Escrow, to Negotiating Fees, to Signing the Closing Papers (Paperback)
Gadow does an excellent job of providing a comprehensive view of a California Real Estate Closing. The subject matter is appropriate and well written. The illustrations, tables, charts and forms all useful. The only real problem with a volume like this is that all real estate is essentially LOCAL in nature.

Thus, many of Gadow's points and concepts are inapposite to other parts of the country. I found myself annotating my copy with local exceptions to Gadow's statements (I am a Real Estate Attorney in the Washington, DC metropolitan area). As with any volume with this much information there are certain errors that may have not been caught by the editors. For example, Gadow talks about obtaining multiple termite inspections. "Shopping for a clean termite inspection" and failing to disclose the known existence of termites is a patent violation of the Seller's duty to disclose known defects and could subject the homeseller to serious liability for any resulting damages incurred by the buyer.

Nevertheless, for the layman this book is an essential resource and I wish everyone of my clients would read it before coming to our office for their settlements.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative & Accurate
This is easily one of the best Real Estate books I've read. As a new agent, this is the kind of book that allows me to gain instant and useful/practical knowledge. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Xu

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Helpful and Comprehensive
I'm in the process of investing in real estate and I wanted to get informed on the procedures. I found "The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing" extremely helpful in... Read more
Published 12 months ago by E. Biagini

4.0 out of 5 stars Could be better
Very good book; could have gone a little deeper into the mechanics of the closing process.
Published on March 21, 2006 by M. Edwards

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, Real-World, Current Information
This book is an easy to read, step-by-step guide through that 'magical' period called 'Escrow.' Explanations are easy to understand yet thorough. I highly recommend this book.
Published on October 9, 2005 by S. Couch

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and Easy to Read.
Sandy Gadow's real estate closing book explained the part of the buying process which confuses most people, and where most of the costly mistakes can occur. Read more
Published on January 10, 2005 by Caroline Collins

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but....
...it's the same book as her previous books - only the title has changed. If there were any minor editing done to the book, I didn't notice. Read more
Published on January 4, 2005 by Bookworm

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Guide
"This book has all the information anyone needs for all aspects of a closing. It tells you the right questions to ask, when to ask them, and includes helpful checklists,... Read more
Published on November 9, 2003 by Joshua Coykendall

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Guide to Your Real Estate Closing
I really enjoyed this book. The book is written very clearly, with great illustrations and examples. Read more
Published on June 20, 2003 by Tom Christen

4.0 out of 5 stars just a little reassurance
This is a good choice if you feel skittish about following thru with the largest transaction in your life. Read more
Published on February 14, 2003

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