Seller Tips

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

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.

Bring a picture I.D. to settlement.
Review all settlement and title insurance documents with your realtor or attorney.
Obtain a current payoff statement for all outstanding mortgages.
Bring all current warranties 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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