If the purchase has been funded.

No, only when the funding is completed and transaction recorded.

We don't have a closing table in my market.  In the typical transaction, keys are delivered when the property has recorded.

No. We are a race state so the buyer does not get keys until the deed is recorded.

Yes

Peter - Our transactions in Arizona have to close, fund, and record first. Then, the transfer of keys usually occurs between the agents. Sometimes it can happen same day.

Always, even if the seller remains in the home for a few more days.

Every time.

Yes.  We used to a have an outlying jurisdiction that waited for the deed to be recorded to give out keys and that would creat a lot of drama for agents closer in that sold there.

Yes, after the last "T" is crossed and last "I" is dotted

Of Course.  That's what makes it satisfying, being able to hand them the keys after closing and congratulating them.

For the most part yes, occassionally there is a few days when a seller still has possession.  We did two last year where that happened when someone was moving after many years and had to sell before they could buy.

Each deal is different, but I try to get possession at closing for most of my buyers.  

Usually, unless otherwise agreed.

Yes, after the payments are all done.

We do give buyers keys at closing. It's often the most fun part! I always hand them the keys and say "welcome home!" My buyers love it and my sellers feel it is nice to do.

We don't use the closing table concept in our province.

No closing table here. Once we are on record, the bueyr agent will release the keys to the buyers, unless there is something else agreed on in the contract (say 2 days to vacate)

In Wisconsin and Minnesota, buyers get keys at closing.  As soon as the checks are cut, the deal is done.

Gee, I'm surprosed to read these answers. Here on Long Island the buyers get the keys at the closing table, and thought that's the way it was done all over!

No here the agents have to track each other down after county recording. 

No, in AZ the key transfer is handled by the agents after the sale has recorded with the county.

Our Buyers get their keys after the property records, here in AZ Peter Mohylsky. 

Yes, in Erie, PA unless possession is delayed by Post-settlement addendum.

Peter Mohylsky Yes, it is customary in my area to have the passing of the keys ceremony at the closing table.

Yes, but I am hearing some changes are happening due to the new regs. and how they apply to how we do closings here.

Normally, unless there is a rare pre-occupnacy agreement in place.

YES, at closing the buyer and seller attend, the buyer signs their paperwork, submits their funds or has already wored them, the seller signs the deed and buyer gets the keys and the seller gets their check.

Yes! And I'm always disappointed that confetti doesn't fall so I make sure we at least clap.

No - Title and Escrow don't handle keys.  After COE they are released to the Buyer Agent to deliver them to the Buyer.

Yes, they do. 

yes, and if we have a builder who will not turn them over until he has his money, we will close at the registry of deeds and he'll get paid at the closing table....

No, we close in a 2 day process; signing & funding one day, then recording the second; pending what time the funded the day before or morning of.

I hand keys to folks at their new house and ceremoniously let them open the door...typically their gift from me is inside when they walk in too.

If it closes and funds or if there is a buyer temp lease in place.

Yes, keys pass at closing!

If they use the builders lender, close at their title company they get the keys at closing.