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Closing day checklist
A printable closing day checklist to hand to buyers — what to bring, documents to review, the final walkthrough, keys and utilities and questions for the closing agent. Edit the items, add your name and contact details and use the notes column beside every line. Varies by state and lender: confirm with your title company. Not legal advice. Nothing you type is sent or stored.
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Take the nerves out of closing day
Closing day is the biggest signing most buyers will ever do. A single sheet that says what to bring, what to read and what to ask makes it calmer, avoids last-minute surprises and shows buyers how much you look after them.
What the checklist covers
- What to bring: ID, funds, insurance proof and the contract.
- Documents to review: closing figures, loan terms, title and disclosures.
- Final walkthrough: repairs, included items, systems and new damage.
- At the table: signing, funds and copies.
- Keys and utilities: keys, codes, locks, utilities and mail.
- Questions: a short list to put to the closing agent.
It is a general guide. Closing steps, documents and timing vary by state and lender, so confirm the real list with your title company, and ask a licensed attorney about anything legal.
Using it
- Add the buyer name, the property, the closing date and your contact details.
- Untick items that do not apply and add local ones as extra lines.
- Print it, or save a PDF or PNG, and send it a few days before closing.
- Refer legal questions to a licensed attorney and figures to the title company.
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Related tools for buyers: home buyer closing cost estimator and mortgage payment calculator.
Guide: A closing day walkthrough real estate agents can give buyers.
Common questions
Is the closing day checklist really free?
Yes. There is no signup and no watermark. The checklist is built in your browser and you can print it, save it as a PDF through the print dialog, or download it as a PNG image.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is a general guide to what buyers usually prepare for closing day. Procedures, documents and timing vary by state and lender, so confirm each step with your title company, closing agent or a licensed attorney.
What does it cover?
What to bring, the documents to review before the day, the final walkthrough, the signing, keys and utilities, and questions to put to the closing agent.
Can I edit the items and add my own?
Yes. Untick anything that does not apply and add your own lines in the box under each section. Each section keeps its own extra items.
What is the notes column for?
Every item has a tick box and a notes line beside it, for a date, a company name, a price or a question.
Does Kadapt see what I type?
No. Names, contact details, the property address and any items you add are used only to draw the checklist on your own screen. Nothing is sent to Kadapt, stored, or used in analytics. The only thing counted is that someone pressed print or download, never what was on the sheet.
Will it match my state and lender?
Not exactly. Requirements differ by state, lender and title company, so treat it as a starting list. Untick what does not apply, add your own lines, and confirm the real list with your title company.
Why is everything about the property and the paperwork?
The checklist covers documents, funds and the building. It does not prompt anyone to judge people or neighbourhoods, which keeps it clear of fair housing problems.