Just a reminder that the purchase and sale has an obligation that a premise is to be broom clean before transfer of deed / closing. It takes action by both Realtors in recognizing and solving any situations with the condition of property BEFORE arriving to the closing table.

This week brought in three requests from area attorneys that clients shouldn’t be told that “it’s not a big deal” because that might not be true; most likely a closing will be delayed due to unresolved issues rather than money exchanged or escrowed at the closing table.

For buyer’s agents, that means scheduling the walk-thru far enough in advance so there is time to notify the listing broker so they may resolve any issues that come up.

For seller’s agents, that means being clear with the seller about ensuring the property is fully empty and broom clean before closing.  Many times a listing agent knows when a seller is struggling to either “get it” or tackle the big job. If you meet with resistance work to resolve the issue. That might mean getting the help of their attorney to explain what will happen if they don’t comply with the purchase and sale requirements, or providing the names of cleaners or junk service providers, or generally working your Realtor magic to help them navigate the process.

Thousands of closings happen without incident, so thank you for what you do, from the legal community as well. And they appreciate the true pros helping raise the bar!