Pre-Settlement Checklist

• Bring a certified check for all funds over $1,000.00.
• Bring a driver’s license and one other form of identification.
• Bring a copy of the Homeowner’s insurance policy, unless buying a condominium.
• Bring the original Termite Inspection Report to closing.
• Advise Pinnacle Title if either buyer or seller is out of the area and will require a power of attorney. All lenders must approve a buyer’s Power of Attorney prior to settlement.
• If applicable, provide a Homeowner’s Warranty application to Pinnacle Title for inclusion on the settlement statement.
• Notify Pinnacle Title if the buyer(s) is a first time homebuyer(s) for a tax credit in Maryland or if the seller(s) in Maryland is a non-resident of Maryland due to additional taxation requirements.
• Notify Pinnacle Title of any fees payable to the realtor or broker and of any modifications to the purchase contract.