Money terms should be extracted, compared, and sourced before anyone relies on a closing figure.

Key takeaways

  • Capture price, deposits, credits, prorations, and payment dates.
  • Link each amount to the contract or supporting record.
  • Escalate calculation and legal questions for professional review.

Build the money schedule

List the purchase price, earnest money, additional deposits, financing amount, seller credits, repair credits, prorations, fees, and balance due. Record the clause or document page for each item and identify who supplies the confirming record.

Compare the records

Check amendments, receipts, lender materials, settlement statements, payoff information, and written notices for changes. Mark unexplained differences instead of silently choosing one amount.

Keep questions open

Track the issue, amount, source, owner, status, and next action. Ask a qualified professional to interpret disputed obligations or remedies.