Property ID
Legal property address, parcel or county-assessor number, and legal description to ensure the settlement corresponds to the correct real property.
A clear, correct Seller CD reduces last-minute disputes, supports lender payoff calculations, and documents net proceeds for tax and recordkeeping. It creates a single reference of fees and credits that title companies, brokers, and sellers rely on to reconcile closing funds.
Each reviewer should confirm identifiers, payoff figures, prorations, and any seller credits before signing or funding.
Individual or entity transferring property ownership. Must match the deed/grantor name exactly and confirm payoff and tax prorations; mismatches can delay recording and distribution of funds.
Title company or escrow officer who certifies accounting, prepares disbursement instructions, and arranges signing. Responsible for reconciling figures and delivering final settlement statements to parties.
Legal property address, parcel or county-assessor number, and legal description to ensure the settlement corresponds to the correct real property.
Itemized lender payoff amounts, per-lender account numbers, interest accrual calculations to payoff date, and any prepayment penalties or release fees.
Prorations for property taxes, HOA dues, utilities, and other recurring charges showing seller credits or debits based on the agreed allocation date.
Title insurance premiums, closing fees, deed recording fees, courier or county recording expenses applicable to the seller’s side of the ledger.
Broker commission calculation, split percentages, and any seller-paid marketing or incentive costs deducted from gross proceeds.
Gross proceeds less all deductions and lien payoffs, showing the final amount payable to the seller at funding.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel as required by lender instructions |
| Authentication | Email verification, SMS code, or advanced KBA for higher assurance |
| Conditional Fields | Show payoff or lien fields only when applicable to the transaction |
| Notifications | Automatic reminders and final completed copy distribution |
Ensure the chosen platform meets any lender or regulatory e-signature requirements and preserves an auditable copy for retention.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Buyer Closing Disclosure: at least three business days before consummation under TRID
Seller net sheet typically delivered at or before closing; timing may vary by escrow practice
Obtain lender payoff statements within three business days of closing when possible
County recording times vary; confirm next-day or multi-day recording windows
Prorations use settlement date as the allocation point unless parties agree otherwise
Earnest money collected and escrow opened; initial instructions issued.
Title search, lien review, and payoff demands are prepared.
Seller accounting completed, reviewed, and approved before signing.
Documents signed, recorded, and net proceeds disbursed to seller.
The firm moved closings online to accelerate disbursement and compliance.
Adopted a standard Seller CD template to reduce post-closing reconciliations.