Home Seller's Guide & Checklist - Episode 11: What Every Seller Needs to Know About Closing

You’ve accepted an offer, the inspection is done, and the appraisal is in. So what’s left?Closing.This is where most sellers relax too soon—but the truth is, deals can still fall apart in the final stretch.In this episode of the Home Seller’s Guide series, I’m breaking down exactly what happens between contract and closing—and how I help my clients navigate every step of the process without last-minute surprises, delays, or stress.As a Realtor® serving the Metro Detroit area, I walk my sellers through everything from timelines and repairs to documents, walkthroughs, and final payouts. Whether you're in Grosse Pointe, Gibraltar, Birmingham, or anywhere in the metro Detroit area, this episode will help you close like a pro.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ What actually happens during the closing process✅ How long closing usually takes and why✅ What sellers are responsible for before and during closing✅ Why deals fall apart at the last minute (and how I prevent it)✅ What to expect on closing day✅ Pro tips to stay organized and avoid delays✅ How to turn your closing day into a celebration—not a stress test📥 Grab the complete roadmap in my FREE Home Seller’s Guide & Checklisthttps://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro: The Closing Isn’t a Free Pass00:28 – Who I Help + What’s In This Episode00:55 – What Happens After You Accept an Offer01:16 – Common Delays to Watch For01:36 – Your Role as the Seller During Closing01:42 – How I Help Clients Stay on Track02:15 – What to Expect on Closing Day02:26 – My Role in Preventing Problems02:30 – Want the Full Plan? Get the Free Guide02:41 – Next Episode Preview: Why Sellers Hire Me02:52 – Outro + Let’s Connect💬 Have questions about closing or your next steps as a seller?Drop them in the comments—I’d love to help.👍 If this video helped, give it a like and subscribe so you don’t miss Episode 13: Why Sellers Hire Me to Sell Their Homes.📲 Reach out anytime:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieemartindtw📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/LeslieEMartinRealtor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martin-68a9a922a/🏡 Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/LeslieEMartin#metrodetroitrealestate #ClosingTipsForSellers #homesellingprocess