I think that covers it. Patience, as Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386 point out and realizing their hand might cramp up from all the signature! Don't forget those reading glasses!

Fred,

I agree with Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386 and Jeff Dowler .  We had a gentleman bring all the cash in a large suitcase.  It was for a long term lease. A

Their eye glasses if they have:)

Our closings do not accept personal checks, so before we get to the closing the funds have been accounted for and ready for dispersement

I do suggest they allocate a bit of time before and after so we can go celebrate!

Maybe rosary beads?

A list of the questions you would like to ask the home owners.

good question for everyone.... I haven't had a closing in 12 years!!!  nice bill posted!!!  I'll take a few of those, please...one is not enough anymore....isn't that sad!!!

Cash is not acceptable and no personall checks. Please arrange for a wire transfer of funds in advance. These require repeating several times!

Pretty much the same as the seller...checkbook for unexpected issues, but that's never come up. If it's a cash closing I always advise the buyer to have certified funds. I had one buyer think he could write a check and use cash. He was young and thought he knew it all. He didn't listen to me. The title company wouldn't take anything over $500. He was from out of state and spent more than an hour running around to find a bank that would issue him a check, and he was charged a lot for it, too. 

Like Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386  said, "patience" and also tell them to be prepared to get writer's cramp.

Fred,  Am I losing it?  I swear this was addressed yesterday.  Other than funds and photo, there isn't anything else they need to bring. I may remind them of the "process" of what will happen next and when we will record and get the keys to their home. 

Checkbook, just in case; otherwise - just a cheerful, non-confrontational attitude would do.

I tell them to bring a checkbook since it most cases they need to provide a voided check or deposit slip to have any funds wired to their accounts (sometimes it happens for buyers, too!)

A good black pen, carpal tunnel support for the wrist and reading glasses.  ID too for notarized stuff.  Oh, and knowing how you're vesting.

Time and lots of it :)

In NC, buyers don't bring funds unless it's less than $5K, as anything more than that needs to be wired to the attorney. I tell them to bring photo ID, their checkbook (just in case).

The escrow officer tells them what is necessary based on the transaction.  In California, we don't have the traditional "closing table".  

Our title company tells them what they will need.

Good answers.

Whatever Title & Escrow instruct them to bring to the signing

I advise them that the closing agent/attorney will give them this information.

We don't have closing meetings in my jurisdiction.  The buyer's legal counsel will advise what is required.

Fred Griffin I jokingly tell them to massage their wrist.

And on a serious note, bring their checkbook - for some small adjustment, if any.

I like some your comments Fred Griffin 

Proof of wire transfer, proof of insurance and list of questions for sellers including garage door codes, alarm codes or any other information that has not yet been shared.

My closer sends them all what they need to bring to closing

Some cookies or veggie snacks?  (lol)  Actually, I am thinking the Agent might do this, not the buyer! 

Check that the dates on your ID are current. If driver's license is old bring that and passport current. IF not a table funding state buyer may need to get copies of the wire transfer out (the online printout of the money going out to title) and the wire transfer request forms copy

The folks here have it covered - funds & ID.  

The buyer should have already taken care of any funds needed for the closing and generally these are wired. I can say what not to bring...all the children in tow, the whole family or lots of friends.

Deja vu?

Ok, not quite, other side of the transaction this time.

Once sold a home to a 90+ year old lady, who had been an investor for years and wanted this particular home to spend her final years in since it had been her first flip.

She brought a box of garbage bags to the table, started unrolling the bags to reveal all the cash she was going to need for closing.

Later that day the people at the bank were a little freaked out when I walked in with that much cash, but at least I did not bring it in hidden in between the layers of a roll of garbage bags.

Patience

Hand masseuse :) But seriously, provide a succinct closing package (1-2 pages) of what to do next, what to expect, important information/contacts. 

Checkbook.  Proof of insurance maybe. We do wire transfers now so it's pretty simple for them.