Gather
your documents
Selling
a home is an involved process. There are numerous
items to think about including choosing a professional
REALTOR®, preparing your home
for sale, negotiating with possible buyers,
handling details with a lawyer, and moving.
When you’re prepared the process can be
much easier. In fact, you’ll feel less
stressed and more organized when you give some
thought to organizing the paperwork you need.
When you have everything in one place, you won’t
be scrambling to find documents at the last
minute. Even better, you’ll feel in control,
and prepared for anything that comes your way.
Here’s a list of the documents you should
have on hand, both for your REALTOR®
and for any potential buyers.
Mortgage documents
Mortgage and any other related documents.
Property survey
This will inform your agent about any changes
that have been made to the property.
Deed or transfer
of title document
Tax assessment notice,
taxes paid notice
Utility bills (gas,
water, power)
If applicable, relevant
condominium documents
Maintenance documents
(repair receipts for any improvements completed
on the property)
Additional sale enhancing items and information,
such as:
- photographs of your home in the summer,
with the garden in full bloom
- pool in the summer
- proposals/sketches for renovations
Other documents regarding your home
- separation agreement/divorce settlement/court
order
- will or probate documents
- liens
- unpaid judgments against you
- unpaid taxes
- unpaid utilities
- pending litigation
