Who should be at the closing?

Many times, a client will come in and wonder if they actually need to be at the closing when they are selling their home or another piece of property. The answer to that is no, not necessarily. When a closing takes place, there is generally a lot of paperwork that needs to be signed. We can prepare the closing documents prior to closing, and the seller can come to my office and sign the closing documents prior to closing, and as the attorney, I can attend closing on behalf of the seller. In addition, if the seller resides out of state, we can send the closing documents to the seller out of state. The seller will have to have the documents notarized and returned to my office. I will then attend the closing with the closing documents.

The closing is the final step in the sale of your piece of property. It’s the period of time in which everything throughout the sale is finalized and the keys are handed over. Before the closing can occur, the house inspection must be complete and the contract must be signed. Having an attorney to represent you and attend the closing on your behalf can save you from having to make an unnecessary trip if you have already relocated far away.

Joseph Gachko, Esq. is an experienced New Jersey attorney who can assist you in any of your real estate-related legal matters. If you require legal counsel for your real estate matters, please contact The Law Office of Joseph Gachko today to set up a consultation.