Closed is considered recorded with the appropriate jurisdiction.  We don't use attorneys or a closing table in my area.

Typically "closed" happens at the closing when the Closing Agent comes in and hands out supporting documents to all parties as well as checks to the Buyer and Selling Agents.  At that time keys are given to the New Buyers and we share a few important "housekeeping" details and then say "good-bye".  

The Buyer typically takes possession of the house immediately after closing.  Seller comes to the closing knowing they will not be going back there again.  Only exception would be if there were a written agreement prior to closing for the Seller to post-occupy for a set amount of money per day and days of occupancy.

Once the home records with the County.

In NC, it's upon recordation - however, my attorneys file electronically so, that typically means within an hour of our leaving the Closing.

In SC, it's often upon funding. They also electronically record but, with funding in place, checks are often given at the Closing table. 

Both are attorney states but, SC can do dry Closings, whereas NC cannot.

Here, it's Closed when it is Recorded.  A phone call is made to the realtor saying, 'You are now the owner of ____________,' or 'You no longer own ______________'.  This is when the keys are given out to the buyers, Tammy Lankford,.  Both parties sign separately - some can DocuSign because they are out of state, while others can come in to sign.  Buyers and Sellers do not necessarily meet as they do not sign together, and there is no reason to meet.   

At the settlement table, the buyers get the keys and the seller gets the money.

Closed is after it has funded and recorded with the county. Possession is typically "upon closing" which means funding and recording. We generally sign a day or two in advance or else the morning of to make sure the loan can be funded in time. Buyer and seller do not go to the closing table together. Everyone signs at the title company with an escrow officer, agent, and (if a buyer) preferably the loan officer present, but not the other parties. When the title company calls the agents to let them know it has funded and recorded, we then call our clients to tell them it has officially closed. At that time we are able to release the keys to the new owner. -Kasey

Money - key. 

After signing closing documens and funding.

Funding.

Tammy Lankford, here closed is considered similar to yours. All documents are signed, funding is complete, and keys are exchanged. It may not happen all at the same time, but there's no waiting for recording to happen.
Bruce

It's technicaly fully closed when the escrow check clears and escrow has closed out their file.  We consider the house "Sold" when it records at the county recorder's office and we confirmation of that recording.  That's when the keys get sent over (usually either hidden somewhere or title messengered over).

Possession as soon as we record title, unless there's a rent-back.

We have a closing on . . . closing date  . . . house funds and belongs to Buyer on date of closing. We are not an escrow state (I'm not even sure what that means )

After the settlement.

Closed is usually when all documents have been signed by all parties.  I like possession to be after confirmation the transaction has funded.

It is closed when you leave the closing table here. 

Possession all depends on the terms of the contract. I like simultaneously at the closing, others like 3 days date of deed.

     Legally, it is not closed (deed transferred to new owner) until the Deed is recorded.  The Title Attorney or Title Company uses a runner to take the Deed(s) to the Courthouse for recording.

     Customarily, keys are given to the Buyer at the Closing Table (just like you).  

     If there is an early occupancy, or a stay-over seller (also not common here), it is imperative to have an Attorney draw up separate documents (possibly a lease or a rental agreement); and it's imperative to make sure that proper insurance is in force.

Once the title registers in the buyers name. The lawyer calls to let you know the buyers can now have the keys.

When escrow says they have the money speaks volumes to me. As to possession, it follows the money part to put it simply

What Michael Jacobs stated for California.  

That is how we do it here in Tennessee. It is rare the seller stays after closing.

It's closed when we get confirmation from the records office that "we are on record." Possession is commonly 6 PM on the day of closing, per the contract, but can be negotiated. No closing table here!

In North Carolina, buyer gets keys once the deed has been recorded and with most attorneys e-recording that happens within a couple of hours, typically.

In South Carolina, buyer can receive keys at closing table so long as all the required purchase funds are in the closing attorney's account at time of settlement. No need to wait for deed to record.

In CT we close with an Attorney. Once the mortgage paperwork is signed (or the funds are wired) the buyer walks away with the keys & can take possession.  

Tammy Lankford, - it happens on the same day here in MA! The moment the sale is recorded in the registry (soon after closing documents are signed by all the parties), the buyer gets the key from the seller!

In MA once the transaction is recorded at the Registry of Deeds it is closed. Then the buyer can move in

Interesting Tammy. In AZ, we have the legal and the practical. We usually go by the practical. When the buyer closes escrow at the title/escrow company, the escrow officer sends e-notice to the county recorder. One e-receipt is provided by the county, the access to the property is provided to the new owner (buyer). Legally, it's not entirely correct as you don't need to record to own a property, but that's the way we all do it. Often, an agent can be a 'custodian' of the property (a black hole full of risks) as they keys are held by the agent between the notice to the county and the confirmation receipt by same - there could be at times a few hours.

Good funds for the seller and title company prepared to record the deed. Possession at closing is typical although years ago the seller typically paid to keep possession for 30-45 days!

Same in NY.  It closes at the closing table. It's not sold until the closing. Title and deeds are tranferred, the deal is funded, keys are turned over to buyer.

"Sold" and "closed" means the same thing here.

When Title is transferred 

Same as you here in IL. We give seller $$, they give us keys, we run over there!

In NH the buyer and seller meet at the table at closing, each signs, the buyers funds are collected. The seller gets their check and the buyers get their keys. Deed scan be recorded electronically. Those who still bring the deeds to the registry have gap insurance and does not delay exchange of keys, getting checks or possession. 

We consider it closed when it funds.  That is when the keys are delivered to the buyer.

Ours is the same as yours Tammy.

As with your area, we all sit at the closing table, and at the end the buyers get the keys. They usually go right over after closing and make it theirs!

At the Closing Table with buyer and seller, attorneys, Realtors, and bank official. Funds are received and keys are given...

Closed when recorded.  There may be some aftermath if there was a rent back.

As soon as the seller gets their funds, then it is considered closed and funded.  Buyers and Sellers here do not sit down at the table together, they schedule different times at the title company.  Usually the buyer has a lot more papers to sign than the seller so that is why they typically schedule them separately to sign.

In California, a buyer takes possession when we are notified by the title company that the deed is recorded and the buyers are the legal title holders. They get the keys and take possession ONLY after we get confirmation the deed is recorded.

Deed needs to be recorded, but that usually doesn't take too long. If closing is friday at 3:00, deed won't be recorded until Monday.

As long as the funds are collected, we are set to hand the keys over to the buyer.  

recording of the deed.....I have builders who will not give the keys until the deed is recorded ....that's when they receive the proceeds.... that's when we get paid... not before.... 

Typically closed after papers are signed. Buyers get keys and take possession.

Buyer takes psssesion 99% of the time right after closing.

Most case right after closing.

In Washington, doc's are signed typically a day or more before closing, separately. On closing day the loan is generally funded in the morning and recorded in the afternoon.  Keys are available anywhere from funding notification to recording confirmation, depending on the seller and their agent.  Possession can be that day or later if previously set up in the contract. 

Deed recorded = closed, possession = day of signing in my area

We are at the settlement table in the attorney's office... paper work gets completed, everything signed, money delt with and the buyer walks out with the keys.  Attorney files and takes care of everything...  

CLOSED.... 

Same as you mentioned