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From Offer to Keys: What Actually Happens After You Buy a Home

From Offer to Keys: What Actually Happens After You Buy a Home

The “SOLD” sticker isn’t the finish line—it’s the start of the closing process. Here’s the step-by-step so you know exactly what’s next.

1) Conditional Period (If Applicable)

Financing, home inspection, and (for condos) review of the status certificate. Your team helps you navigate each item.

2) Appraisal + Final Approval

The lender may order an appraisal. Keep documents handy and avoid big credit changes.

3) Lawyer Time

Your lawyer reviews title, drafts documents, and coordinates funds. You’ll bring ID and arrange insurance.

4) Utilities + Insurance

Set up hydro, gas, water, internet, and secure home insurance effective on closing.

5) Final Walk-Through

Make sure everything’s as expected (and the sellers didn’t accidentally take the dining room chandelier from 1982).

6) Closing Day

Funds are transferred, title is registered, and you get keys from your lawyer. Happy dance encouraged.


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