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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
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Colleen
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Tipping at closing
Our lawyer told DH that it is customary to tip the person who handles the closing (does the paperwork , etc). When DH asked how much he said $100 was the usual.
Is it really customary to tip this person? If so, what range?
Thanks!!
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Posted 6/25/11 6:05 PM  |
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Ma-n-Pa2008
Mommy's Big Boy
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Melissa
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Re: Tipping at closing
i read that a lot of people tip also. i had money with us, but no one told us that we should. so in the end we didn't. when i read the contract over with the breakdown of all the fees, etc. there actually was a fee and tip for that person already. they get a lot of money for doing relatively simple in the hour that you are there.
in the end it's up to you!
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| Posted 6/25/11 6:12 PM |
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
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Dina
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Re: Tipping at closing
We only tipped the title company representative. Our lawyer was the one who advised us to do so and recommended we give him $200 
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| Posted 6/25/11 6:52 PM |
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M514
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Re: Tipping at closing
i dont think we tipped anyone.
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| Posted 6/25/11 8:19 PM |
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8ternity
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Re: Tipping at closing
HA! Sorry but there is no way I am tipping anyone !!
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| Posted 6/25/11 10:24 PM |
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Faithx2
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Re: Tipping at closing
We just refinanced and my DH and I disagreed on this. The processor made $250 for the hour of signing. He said not to give her anything. I gave a $20 bill because I felt bad. Now looking back I think tipping for that is ridiculous!!!
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| Posted 6/25/11 10:45 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Tipping at closing
We did not tip anyone. They are doing their job. Their fees are set on the HUD form so you can see exactly what they are already getting. I think tipping has gotten totally out of hand.
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| Posted 6/25/11 11:25 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: Tipping at closing
I can't remember I don't think we did though...
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| Posted 6/26/11 2:20 AM |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: Tipping at closing
Thank you! I'll let DH know. We were going back and forth trying to figure out what to do and I suggested I post the question to LIF. Of course I got responses- so thank you for helping out!
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| Posted 6/26/11 7:11 AM |
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Mill188
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Re: Tipping at closing
It is customary to tip the title closer. It can be in the form of cash or check. We tipped $100.
They are the ones who are actually responsible for making sure all documents are signed properly, that they are recorded in the County Clerk's office, etc. At the closing, they actually worked the hardest.
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| Posted 6/26/11 8:44 AM |
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CAMCaps
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Re: Tipping at closing
We did not tip anyone.
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| Posted 6/26/11 2:29 PM |
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MaZz
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Member since 2/09 6243 total posts
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Gina
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Re: Tipping at closing
We tipped although I don't remember how much. My lawyer told me to write out a whole bunch of checks and the "tip" was one of them. Didn't argue. Just did it ;)
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| Posted 6/26/11 4:28 PM |
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Melmel821
Love being a mom!
Member since 5/08 2776 total posts
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Melanie
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Re: Tipping at closing
We didn't tip anyone. Never heard of it and never would think about it.
We want to give our lawyer a gift certificate to a nice restaurant. He was really great.
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| Posted 6/26/11 4:48 PM |
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AidansArmy
LIF Adult
Member since 3/11 1292 total posts
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Suzanne
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Re: Tipping at closing
Posted by Mill188
It is customary to tip the title closer. It can be in the form of cash or check. We tipped $100.
They are the ones who are actually responsible for making sure all documents are signed properly, that they are recorded in the County Clerk's office, etc. At the closing, they actually worked the hardest.
This
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| Posted 6/26/11 4:57 PM |
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bride07
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Re: Tipping at closing
Were closing in the next week and we were told the same thing. I think they said to tip a few people. I think that's crazy.
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| Posted 6/26/11 5:59 PM |
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jmf423
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Re: Tipping at closing
we tipped the guy from the title company. it was listed as one of the checks we needed from the lawyer the day before closing.
he literally worked his butt off during our closing crunching numbers b/c of issues with the previous owners not paying their taxes correctly. and when he was my maiden name on the check we realized he went to HS with my parents.
2 of my friends said they didn't tip and then when they went back to look at their cancelled checks from that day they realized they did tip the title closer without even realizing they were doing it b/c the lawyer listed it as a check they needed for closing.
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| Posted 6/26/11 9:54 PM |
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cityandbeachmom
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Re: Tipping at closing
We tipped no one. Never even crossed our mind!
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| Posted 6/26/11 10:08 PM |
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MrsFuller
LIF Infant
Member since 5/11 103 total posts
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Mrs.Fuller
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Re: Tipping at closing
We close next Thursday and our lawyer already advice us to tip the title guy. He suggested $100
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| Posted 6/26/11 11:12 PM |
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SlurpeeDad
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 713 total posts
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SlurpeeDad
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Re: Tipping at closing
We are closing tomorrow and don't plan on tipping anyone. No one has said anything about tipping, so it isn't even on our radar.
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| Posted 6/27/11 6:48 AM |
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jmf423
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Re: Tipping at closing
everyone who said they didn't tip/aren't tipping.....check the list of checks you need that you got from the lawyer. if there is one made out to the title person thats his/her tip! TWO of my friends swore they didn't tip then realized they did without even noticing.
they were annoyed that their lawyer didn't tell them that one of he checks they were writing is for a tip!! (they used the same lawyer)
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| Posted 6/27/11 7:37 AM |
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Kmarie36
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Re: Tipping at closing
Posted by M514
i dont think we tipped anyone.
I dont recall tipping either. Oh wait..we did have to tip the title girl.
Message edited 6/27/2011 8:11:20 AM.
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| Posted 6/27/11 8:10 AM |
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charon54
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Member since 5/05 7279 total posts
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Rebecca
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Re: Tipping at closing
Posted by MaZz
We tipped although I don't remember how much. My lawyer told me to write out a whole bunch of checks and the "tip" was one of them. Didn't argue. Just did it ;)
Same here. The title closer happened to be our lawyer's son, too.
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| Posted 6/27/11 8:13 AM |
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caps612
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Re: Tipping at closing
Posted by charon54
Posted by MaZz
We tipped although I don't remember how much. My lawyer told me to write out a whole bunch of checks and the "tip" was one of them. Didn't argue. Just did it ;)
Same here. The title closer happened to be our lawyer's son, too.
we were advise to tip the closer. I think we were told $100- $150... We did $100.
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| Posted 6/27/11 10:30 AM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Diana
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Re: Tipping at closing
i tipped the title person $100
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| Posted 6/27/11 11:05 AM |
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Re: Tipping at closing
I think the confusion comes from the use of the word "tip"
it's not a tip- it's the title closers fee
It gets paid usually in the form of a check your attorney tells you to write
the title person is the only person who gets a "tip"
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| Posted 6/27/11 11:38 AM |
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