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Ref · NF-2024-0847
Transaction Coordination File Package
2847 Maple Ridge Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina · 28211
Buyer
Daniel & Rebecca Harrington
Seller
Estate of M. Caldwell
Purchase Price
$487,500
Contract Type
Standard NCAR Form 2-T
Financing
Conventional · 20% down
Target Close
October 24, 2024
Listing Agent
Sarah Patel · Keller Williams
Buyer's Agent
[Your Name Here]
Prepared by Neatfile
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Sample File · Fictional Data

This document is a representative sample of the deliverables Neatfile produces on a typical single-family residential transaction. All names, addresses, financial details, and party information are fictional. No real transaction or persons are referenced. The purpose of this file is to demonstrate the structure, format, and quality of Neatfile's standard closing file output.
Part I

Transaction Summary & Critical Dates

This file covers the residential purchase of 2847 Maple Ridge Drive, Charlotte NC, by Daniel and Rebecca Harrington from the Estate of Margaret Caldwell. Contract executed September 9, 2024. Target close October 24, 2024 (45 days). Conventional financing through First Horizon Bank, 20% down, 30-year fixed.

Critical Deadlines

MilestoneDeadlineResponsibleStatusNotes
Earnest money depositSep 12, 2024BuyerComplete$5,000 to Horizon Title escrow
Due diligence periodSep 30, 2024BuyerComplete21-day DD period; fee $2,500
Home inspectionSep 18, 2024BuyerCompleteMinor HVAC credits negotiated
Loan applicationSep 14, 2024BuyerCompleteSubmitted to First Horizon
Appraisal orderedSep 20, 2024LenderCompleteAppraised at $495k, above contract
Title commitmentOct 4, 2024Title Co.CompleteClean; estate paperwork verified
Loan commitmentOct 14, 2024LenderIn ProgressUnderwriting — 2 conditions pending
Final walkthroughOct 23, 2024BuyerScheduled9:00 AM · Buyer's agent present
ClosingOct 24, 2024AllScheduledHorizon Title · 2 PM · in-person
Keys deliveredOct 24, 2024SellerPendingAt closing · post-funding

File Status — Week 6 of 6

All contingencies released. Two loan commitment conditions outstanding — proof of homeowners insurance (ordered, expected Oct 15) and verification of earnest money deposit source (submitted Oct 10, awaiting underwriter sign-off). On track for October 24 close.

Part II

Party Contact Matrix

Every party to the transaction, with direct contact details and current status. Updated weekly.

RoleNameCompanyContact
BuyerDaniel & Rebecca Harringtondharrington@email.com
(704) 555-0147
Buyer's Agent[Your Name][Your Brokerage][Your Email]
[Your Phone]
SellerEstate of M. Caldwell
Executor: Tom Caldwell
tcaldwell.exec@email.com
(704) 555-0192
Listing AgentSarah PatelKeller Williams SouthParksarah.patel@kw.com
(704) 555-0288
LenderMichael ChenFirst Horizon Bankm.chen@firsthorizon.com
(980) 555-0401
Title CompanyJennifer WalshHorizon Title Servicesjwalsh@horizontitle.com
(704) 555-0522
InspectorRobert MeyerQueen City Home Inspectionsrmeyer@qchi.com
(704) 555-0633
InsuranceAmanda TorresState Farm (local)amanda.torres.sf@statefarm.com
(704) 555-0714
Attorney (Seller)Marcus Whitfield, Esq.Whitfield Estate Lawmw@whitfieldlaw.com
(704) 555-0801
Part III

Weekly Status Reports

Status reports issued every Friday to the buyer's agent. Each report summarizes the week's progress, flags outstanding issues, and previews the coming week.

Week 1 · September 13, 2024

Completed: File opened. All parties introduced. Earnest money ($5,000) received and confirmed by Horizon Title. Contract distributed to lender, title, and insurance. Buyer loan application submitted to First Horizon.

Coming up: Home inspection Sep 18. Appraisal to be ordered week of Sep 16. Due diligence runs through Sep 30.

Issues: None outstanding.

Week 2 · September 20, 2024

Completed: Home inspection Sep 18 — minor HVAC service issue and 3 cosmetic items. Inspection report distributed. Appraisal ordered Sep 20 by First Horizon.

Coming up: Negotiation of repair credits. Title search initiated.

Issues: Seller is an estate; additional title work required to confirm executor's authority. Flagged Sep 20 — in progress.

Week 3 · September 27, 2024

Completed: Repair credit of $1,800 negotiated in lieu of HVAC service — addendum executed Sep 24. Appraisal returned Sep 26 at $495,000 (above contract).

Coming up: Due diligence period ends Sep 30. Title commitment expected.

Issues: Title work on estate still in progress.

Week 4 · October 4, 2024

Completed: DD period ended Sep 30 — DD fee released to seller. Buyer committed. Title commitment issued Oct 4 — clean, no exceptions of concern. Insurance quoted; binder to issue on commitment.

Coming up: Loan commitment target Oct 14. Insurance binder. Pre-closing walkthrough scheduling.

Issues: None outstanding.

Week 5 · October 11, 2024

Completed: Loan underwriting in progress — 4 conditions returned Oct 10, 2 cleared (employment, bank statements), 2 outstanding (insurance binder, earnest money source). Insurance binder ordered Oct 11.

Coming up: Loan commitment expected Oct 14. Closing documents to be prepared week of Oct 21. Final walkthrough Oct 23.

Issues: Earnest money source documentation — additional bank statement pages requested from buyer.

Week 6 · October 18, 2024 (Current)

Completed: Bank statement documentation submitted Oct 14. Insurance binder received Oct 16. Two outstanding conditions now with underwriter for sign-off. Closing documents drafted by Horizon Title.

Coming up: Closing Disclosure issuance by Oct 21. Final walkthrough Oct 23 at 9:00 AM. Closing Oct 24 at 2:00 PM.

Issues: Awaiting final underwriter clear-to-close. Expected Oct 21.

Part IV

State Compliance Checklist · North Carolina

Every file is run against a state-specific compliance checklist before closing. This ensures all required disclosures, forms, and procedural requirements have been met.

Part V

Broker Archival Package · Contents

Post-closing, the complete file is delivered as a single indexed package to the instructing brokerage for archival and regulatory compliance.

#DocumentDescription
01Executed Purchase ContractNCAR Form 2-T with all addenda
02Disclosures PackageProperty, Mineral Rights, RPOA
03Inspection Report & AddendumQueen City Home Inspections
04Appraisal ReportDelivered via First Horizon
05Title CommitmentHorizon Title · no exceptions
06Loan Commitment LetterFirst Horizon Bank
07Closing Disclosure (Final)Per TRID requirements
08Settlement Statement / ALTAHorizon Title
09Deed & Transfer DocumentsRecorded Mecklenburg Co.
10Homeowners Insurance BinderState Farm
11Final Walkthrough AcknowledgmentSigned Oct 23
12Commission Disbursement AuthorizationPer agreements
13State Compliance ChecklistNC-specific, complete
14Weekly Status Report ArchiveAll 6 weeks, PDF
15Communication LogKey emails, dated summary

Delivered as

Single indexed PDF · Bookmarked by section · Delivered to broker within 5 business days of closing · Retained by Neatfile for 90 days as backup, then securely deleted.

This Is a Representative Sample

Your actual file will be tailored to your state, your brokerage's house templates, and your specific transaction requirements. Neatfile operates as your brokerage's unlicensed back-office assistant. We do not provide legal advice, represent clients, or perform any activity reserved to licensed agents or attorneys.

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