Tips For Sellers

 

To assist you in the successful sale of your home, we've prepared a few handy tips to help get you to the settlement table with no surprises.

 

Tips on selling a home Settlement Checklist.
  • Provide our agent with the names, addresses and account numbers of all outstanding Mortgages or Home Equity Loans on the property.
  • Do not make additional withdrawals from your Home Equity Loan close to settlement.
  • The Termite, Septic and Well Certifications (if applicable) should be sent to the lender at least one week prior to settlement.
  • Do not pay your water bill within 2 weeks of settlement.
  • Contact our agent immediately if: you will need the Deed pre-signed or if a Power of Attorney will be utilized.
  • In case of death of one or more sellers, a copy of the Death Certificate will be needed.
  • Provide our agent with any unrecorded instruments that potentially affect the title.
  • Notify your lender of your intention to pay off your FHA loan at least 30 days prior to settlement.
  • If the property is subject to Ground Rent, provide our agent with the name, address and telephone number of the Ground Rent Owner.
    • Picture I.D.
    • Review all settlement and title insurance documents with your realtor or attorney
    • Obtain a current payoff statement for all outstanding mortgages.
    • Bring all current warrantees on home equipment and appliances.
    • Bring bills for any unpaid taxes, utilities or assessments.
    • Obtain evidence of all inspection requirements as stated in the Contract of Sale.
    • Provide evidence of release of any liens, judgments or mortgages that were paid prior to the closing.
    • Bring your keys.

       

     

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