IS IT NORMAL TO WIRE MONEY TO A LAWYER ACCOUNT THE DAY BEFORE CLOSING?

Yes, it is normal.

Becoming more and more prevalent these days and it really depends on what the parties agree to in terms of "funds flow" mechanics. do not be alarmed as the attorney has to have the fund held in a special trust account for benefit of clients for this kind of purpose. If you are nervous just check the name of the account as it is required to have the words "Attorney Trust Account" to distinguish it from the lawyer's regular operating account.

It is most normal and most closing attorneys will not close unless they have a local bank cashier's check or wire.

In Georgia, for funding of all transactions, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-13, funds for closing must be remitted as follows: $5000.00 or less may be remitted by wire transfer or certified check. All closing funds requiring more than $5000.00 *must* be submitted in the form of a bank wire.