01Open the file with accurate information.
Provide the title team with each owner's full legal name, preferred contact information and any recent name, marital, trust or entity changes. Small inconsistencies can create avoidable document revisions later.
Selling without a real estate agent?The FSBO path shifts marketing, negotiation and disclosure work to you. WG Title can handle the neutral title, escrow and closing work once there is a signed contract.
Use the Texas for-sale-by-owner closing guide 02Help clear title requirements early.
The title commitment may identify liens, old loans, judgments, probate questions, divorce documents, entity records or other items. Send requested documents promptly and tell WG Title if an attorney already represents you on the issue.
Selling inherited property?Probate, heirship and fiduciary authority can affect who may sign. Start the title review early so the right documents and people are identified before closing week.
See probate and inherited-property support 03Provide payoff and association details.
Current lender account information, HOA contacts and known liens help the closing team request accurate payoff and resale information. Review the seller settlement statement before signing.
Estimate seller proceeds04Plan the signing logistics.
Confirm who must sign, where each signer will be and what identification is required. Trusts, entities and powers of attorney require extra review, so provide those documents well before the appointment.
05Receive proceeds safely.
Verify any payment instructions independently.Do not rely on an unexpected email that changes how proceeds will be delivered. Use a known WG Title phone number and confirm sensitive instructions directly with the team.
