The closing agent is a neutral party that assists the buyer, the seller and the lender as they complete the home purchase transaction. The closing agent facilitates the transaction by coordinating with the seller who signs documents to sell the home, the buyer who signs documents to buy and finance the home and the lender who provides the buyer financing.
The closing agent is responsible for ensuring the buyer and seller sign the necessary documents, that the accounting for the transaction is correct, and that ownership to the property is properly recorded and transferred.