The Ultimate Buyer's Checklist
As a buyer, here are the things you need to do prior to settlement.
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Complete buyer information forms.
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Advise Pinnacle Title if the buyer is out of the area and will need a remote settlement or require a power of attorney. All lenders must approve a buyer’s power of attorney prior to settlement.
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Notify Pinnacle Title if the buyer(s) is(are) a first time Maryland or District of Columbia homebuyer(s).
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Make Pinnacle Title aware if any of the buyers are newly married.
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Notify Pinnacle Title of any changes or modifications to the purchase contract.
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Send a copy of the Termite Inspection Report to Pinnacle Title.
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If applicable, provide a Home Warranty application/invoice to Pinnacle Title.
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Send a copy of the Homeowner’s insurance policy to Pinnacle Title.
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Send wire for all funds required at settlement (read more about wire fraud). Bring a driver’s license or passport/green card and one other form of identification to settlement.
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Bring a driver’s license or passport/green card and one other form of identification to settlement.
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For Maryland properties serviced by WSSC, take a meter reading at the final walkthrough and submit Start/Stop Service form to WSSC (form can be found at: https://www.wsscwater.com/service). Make sure final bill is sent to Pinnacle Title.