Having Trouble Closing On That New House?

Have you ever stopped to think of all the people that are involved in making a real estate closing occur.

Take a look at the list and tell me it's not a miracle when a closing happens on time.

I’m sure we could add more in today’s market with Internet technology. What do you think?

1. The seller
2. The buyer
3. The seller's Realtor
   
4. The buyer's Realtor
5. The buyer's lender
6. The lender's underwriter
7. The appraiser
8. The home inspector
9. The FHA underwriter
10. The surveyor
11. The escrow officer
12. The escrow processor
13. The courier
14. The title company underwriter
15. The appointment service
16. The contractors
17. The notary
    
18. The phone company
19. The electric company
20. The gas company
21. The cable company
22. The county clerk
23. The buyer's employer
24. The buyer's current landlord or mortgage company
25. The credit bureau
26. The attorneys
27. The PMI company
28. The home warranty company
    
29. The MLS provider
30. The tax office
31. The buyer's home owners insurance agent

Now consider that each of these parties had a staff involved of say 3-4 people and you are looking at over 100 people who touch a real estate transaction before it finally closes. Think there is a chance for a screw up or two?