{"id":68609,"date":"2020-04-13T09:49:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T16:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=68609"},"modified":"2025-09-12T12:25:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:25:57","slug":"eclosings-how-to-close-on-a-home-virtually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/eclosings-how-to-close-on-a-home-virtually\/","title":{"rendered":"eClosings: How to Close on a Home Virtually"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin has been investing in digitizing real estate transactions for years, and with social distancing as a requirement in U.S. society right now, the digital revolution is happening faster than ever. We\u2019ve built technology to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/live-video-chat-tours\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tour homes via video chat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make online offers, and now buyers and sellers can sign the final paperwork electronically to close the deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close electronically? Tell me more<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electronic signatures have been around for over a decade now, but buyers and sellers still had to show up in person to sign the final documents in front of a notary. Finally, some states are now allowing completely electronic closings, called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/how-do-eclosings-work\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">eClosings<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in states where eClosings are legal, not every lender can do them, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfinmortgage.com\/mortgage\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Redfin Mortgage<\/a> has invested in the technology to support eClosings. eClosings let you skip the handshake, the paper exchange, and the crowded title office, and instead sign all your closing documents online via video-chat with a notary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In April 2020, 12% of our planned closings are eClosings, up from just 3% in the first three months of 2020. It\u2019s safer than an in-person closing, given the rapid spread of coronavirus, but it\u2019s also faster and way more convenient. You can complete the final paperwork for your home purchase in an hour or less, about half the time of an in-person closing, from anywhere in the world\u2014or from the comfort of your couch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a true, one-stop, digital real-estate experience, we recommend also using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.titleforward.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Title Forward<\/a>*, Redfin\u2019s in-house title company to eClose your transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&gt;&gt; Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/can-you-close-on-a-house-remotely\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Can You Close on a House Remotely?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all eClosings are created equal\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of eClosings, but only one lets you close entirely online:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Remote Online Notarization (RON) eClosing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are fully digital closings. All documents are signed electronically via video-chat with a notary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hybrid eClosing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These are partially digital closings. Most documents are reviewed and signed electronically prior to the closing, but you\u2019re still required to sign some in-person with a notary. This is faster than a traditional closing but lacks many of the benefits of a fully digital closing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eClose eligibility depends on your state, county, lender, and title company<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully digital eClosings are new to the scene and not every state and county has passed legislation that recognizes them as a valid way to close on a home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-68610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eClose-US-Map.jpg\" alt=\"US map of everywhere an eClose is available\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eClose-US-Map.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eClose-US-Map-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eClose-US-Map-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eClose-US-Map-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/eClose-US-Map-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today 82% of states allow fully digital eClosings:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statewide availability: 11 states<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability in the majority of counties within a state: 29 states<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability in some counties within a state: 2 states<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not yet available: 9 states<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30756\/GA\/Atlanta\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homes for sale in Atlanta, GA,<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16409\/CA\/Sacramento\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacramento, CA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or any other state not highlighted above, check back soon. States are moving quickly amid coronavirus to pass eClose legislation and we\u2019ll continue to update every month as more legislation passes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for your eClosing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure the smoothest possible closing, you should follow our eClosing Day Checklist:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View your documents before the closing, and ask your lender or title agent any questions beforehand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a device with a webcam, microphone, and speakers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit near your internet router for a strong wifi connection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit in a well-lit room because you\u2019ll need to show your ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the required identification\u2014you\u2019ll need your social security number and two government-issued IDs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My state doesn\u2019t eClose &#8211; now what?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hybrid eClosings are still a good option because they take less time than a traditional in-person closing, and they\u2019re available in every state. Angela Lozano, Head of Title Forward, shared that \u201cdue to the spread of coronavirus, we\u2019re sending mobile notaries directly to our customers for closing. Just last week, we completed a closing in someone\u2019s driveway!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of where you meet, take every precaution you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip the handshakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your own pen\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep attendance to a minimum\u2014only signers should attend<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have cold or flu symptoms, let your title company know. They can work with you to schedule a safe closing time and location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eClosings are here to stay\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronavirus has changed the world. For real estate, it\u2019s pushed technology to the forefront and led to safer ways to buy and sell a home. And while we can\u2019t say for sure how long social distancing measures will be the new normal, we know that eClosing is a fast, convenient, and safe way to close the deal on a home, which makes it a great option no matter the circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More details on Redfin Mortgage and Title Forward <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/afba\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Policygenius for Redfin Customers. At Policygenius we\u2019ve saved customers an average of $350 per year on home insurance. Compare quotes from top insurance companies in one place and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/policygenius.go2cloud.org\/aff_c?offer_id=635&amp;aff_id=1920&amp;aff_sub=Blogs\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">see how much you could save today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a paid advertisement for Policygenius.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t let coronavirus keep you from closing on your dream home. 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