Paperwork marathons are kind of a rite of passage, honestly. I remember my first closing—felt like signing up for a new life and a hand cramp in one go. The local rules make it unpredictable. One client got to do everything online, but just a few counties over, it was back to the paper shuffle. I always tell folks to bring snacks or at least a charged phone. It’s not glamorous, but at least you know nothing slipped through the cracks.
That hand cramp is real—I've seen folks breeze through the digital stuff and others stuck flipping page after page. The inconsistency between counties always throws people off, especially if they're moving from a place where everything's e-signed.
- I always tell clients to double-check what ID or docs they need ahead of time. Some places are sticklers for originals, not copies.
- Snacks are smart, but I also suggest bringing a list of questions. Once you’re in that room, it’s easy to forget what you wanted to ask.
- One thing I worry about: with all the paperwork, people sometimes sign without reading every line. I know it’s tedious, but missing a detail can cost you later.
Curious—has anyone actually caught an error during closing? Or is it just me being overly cautious?
Caught a typo in my name once—nothing major, but it did slow things down while they fixed it. I’m with you on reading every page, though. It’s overwhelming, but I’d rather be “that person” than miss something important. Snacks definitely helped me stay focused, too.
That typo issue is more common than people realize—it can really hold things up, especially if it’s on something like the loan docs. Double-checking everything is a must, even if it feels tedious. I’ve seen clients catch small errors that would’ve caused bigger headaches later. And yes, snacks are underrated during those marathon signing sessions... keeps everyone sane.
Had a closing once where a single digit was off in the address—took an extra hour to fix, and everyone was just drained by the end. You’re right about snacks, though... granola bars have saved more than one deal from total meltdown.
