Someone a while ago (probably on one of the podcasts) said that he takes a photo copy of every sub's drivers license.

They're going to charge a bunch of different fees for documentation, recording, couriers, photocopies, bathroom cleaning, and whatever else they can think of and slip onto the HUD-1.

The original was post marked and you have proof of that.and it was sent properly, Take a photo copy the original envelope for your records, and include the original unopened envelope,with the adjusted second move out statement and mail it out. 

You do know you can use your computer to design and print checks and a good photo copy of a check can be changed.Most do not understand business, much less the real estate business, keep you target on ethical, long term growth.

I posted about this in your other thread on the topic, and included photocopies of the "Exclusions" for my two most recent title policies.

I have a shared office and access to 15 different offices in my area not to mention free use of the photo copier and color printer for all my marketing copy.

Of course, you do "figure things out" once you get the final offer accepted, things may be a little different than what your specific letter days.As a first time buyer, you would need/want:- your pre-approval letter- a cash deposit of earnest money (or check, or photocopy of a check)- a buyer's agent representing you who will go over this list in detail- an inspector who will do a physical inspection for you and represents YOUR interests, not your realtor's interests or the seller's interests (ie: find one via referral)Once you write up your offer and it gets accepted, your clock starts counting down. 

I put had $2000 and included a photocopy of a check written to my title company. 

Often a buyer's agent will either put the earnest money in their brokerage's escrow account or just keep the check in their files and send a photocopy of the check to the listing agent.

When I did PM, we had a lady who paid in person, in check, wanted a receipt, and a photocopy of both.