Consumer Guide Update: Steps Between Signing and Closing on a Home

Louisiana REALTORS® • November 21, 2024

As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on the steps buyers should take between signing and closing on a home. This guide covers helpful information about escrow, appraisals, inspections, and other items to check off the list as buyers work toward finalizing their transaction and officially purchasing a home.

 

As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor. Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides:

 

 

Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy.

 

The next consumer guide covering different types of agency relationships will be published on December 4th.

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