Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Closing Checklist
A checklist for closing on a farm purchase. It helps buyers track documents, payments, and final walk-through items on the closing day. Print a fresh copy for each project.
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What is on this checklist
- Purchase contract reviewed
- Financing approved
- Title insurance in place
- Survey received
- Final inspection done
- Closing costs reviewed
- Insurance coverage active
- Utilities transferred
- Keys and records received
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FSA Farm Loans and Farmers.gov.
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