Do I need a real estate license?

-Depends on the state! Check your state's real estate board to see what's required.

How much does it cost to start a TC business?

-Start up costs will depend on your unique model, market and value.

I want to start a TC business but where do I begin?

-Go to thebesttcever.academy.

Who is response for which tasks in my real estate transaction?

Real Estate Agent

• Arrange and conduct property viewings for potential buyers, or renters
• Provide information about the property and address any questions or concerns
• Manage negotiations
• Offer guidance on contract related questions (changes or interpretation)

Loan Officer

• Assist with loan applications
• Request and collect documentation for the underwriter
• Offer guidance on loan products

Settlement Agent

• Collect and hold the earnest money deposit
• Prepare legal documents per local and state regulations
• Perform title examination
• Facilitate the purchase of title insurance
• Coordinate closing
• Facilitate the disbursement of funds

Transaction Coordinator

• Coordinate inspections
• Coordinate showings
• Document preparation and tracking
• Property changes and updates

When is the best time to activate or terminate utilities?

-The best time to schedule utilities for a new home is ideally a 2-3 business days before your move-in date.

-It's advisable to arrange for utilities to be canceled by the end of the day on closing day, as sellers are responsible for providing utilities until the buyer completes their walk-through which may occur just before closing. I suggest confirming this with your real estate agent for verification.

Who do I contact to cancel or change an appointment, inspection or closing?

-Notify your real estate agent and send an email to transactions@thebesttcever.com and/or text to 914-222-3357

Best method of communication?

-email: transactions@thebesttcever.com and/or text to 914-222-3357

What services are available?

-Review the contract/listing agreements for completion and acquire missing attachments/documents

-Send a copy of the ratified contract and all addenda to all transaction parties

-Schedule inspections

-Track delivery of the EMD 

-Process and submit vendor requested intake forms

-Order the Home Warranty

-Order and ensure delivery of association documents

-Coordinate walk-thru and settlement

-Request the ALTA/CD from the Title Company for the agent to review

-Confirm the appraisal is ordered and scheduled, request the commitment letter 

-Track contingency deadlines 

-Prepare addenda to be sent out by the agent or send with agent approval

-Setup signatures and initials on necessary documents for agent distribution

-Deliver addenda to necessary parties (title, lender, other agent, delivery addresses, etc)

-Obtain Utility Information and send this information to buyers 

-Submit all contract documents along with the executed Settlement Statement to your brokerage after settlement

-MLS input (draft public remarks)

-Coordinate staging, photographers

-Collect and enter showing instructions

-Add captions to listing photos

How do I submit a contract or listing?

-Log in to opentoclose.com

How do I use opentoclose?

-Click here to watch a video