FAQs
Questions About Your Closing
General information about how settlement files are handled. This page is not legal advice.
Title Services
Title Services questions
When should title work be opened?+
Title work is typically opened once a purchase agreement or transaction request is submitted. Sending the transaction details early helps keep the closing timeline organized.
What information do you need to begin?+
Generally the property address, the parties involved, the contract or transaction summary, and contact details for the agent and lender when applicable.
Who receives updates on the file?+
The contacts identified on the intake form — such as buyer, seller, agent, and lender contacts — as appropriate for the transaction.
Escrow Services
Escrow Services questions
How are wiring instructions handled?+
Always verify any wiring instructions independently by calling a trusted, previously confirmed telephone number before sending funds. Caelora will never ask you to disregard established verification procedures.
Can escrow support be coordinated alongside title work?+
Yes. Escrow coordination and title work are commonly handled together within the same transaction file.
Who can I contact with escrow questions?+
Use the contact form or the phone number listed on our Contact page once your file is open, and we'll direct your question to the coordinator on the file.
Real Estate Closing Support
Real Estate Closing Support questions
What should I bring to a closing appointment?+
Typically valid identification and any items your closing coordinator requests in advance. You'll receive a checklist before the appointment.
Can closings be coordinated remotely?+
Signing arrangements depend on the transaction, the parties, and applicable requirements. Share your preferences on the intake form and we'll confirm what is available for your file.
How far in advance should closing details be submitted?+
As early as possible. Earlier submissions give every party more time to prepare and review.
Notary Services
Notary Services questions
What identification is required?+
Valid, unexpired identification acceptable for the notarial act being performed. Your coordinator will confirm what to bring.
Can a notary explain what a document means?+
No. A notary cannot provide legal advice or explain the legal effect of a document. Questions of that nature should be directed to your attorney.
Do documents need to be signed in advance?+
Generally no — signatures requiring notarization should be made in the notary's presence unless the document specifies otherwise.
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Whether you're buying, selling, representing a client, or coordinating a transaction, Caelora Settlement Services is ready to help move your closing forward.