Buyers can feel overwhelmed during the wait because buying a house is a big milestone and a long-term commitment \u2014 especially considering that buyers are expected to live in their homes for a median of 15 years<\/a>, according to the National Association of Realtors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Tell us a little bit about your plans (where you’re looking to buy and when you want to make a purchase) and we’ll connect you with top-rated buyer’s agents in your area. It takes only a few minutes, and it’s free.<\/p>\n \n So, what\u2019s the real deal about closing? What can you expect to take place on one of the most important days of your life? How many documents<\/a> are you going to have to sign? More importantly, when will you be able to move in?<\/p>\n Homeownership officially takes place on closing day. To get the keys to your new abode, all legal documents must be signed, payments must be made, and the deed must be recorded at the county recorder\u2019s office<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"homelight](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\"){kind=logo}
\n <\/div>\n \n Step one: Talk to a few buyer's agents!<\/h3>\n
Do you get keys at closing? The short answer<\/h2>\n