When selling a home, buyers like to know dates. They like to know how old the roof is, how old the A/C is, how old the appliances are.  Time flies and sometimes these dates slip away from sellers or they feel like they were just yesterday. 

In selling a home it's really important to try and gather all of those important documents to pass along to a buyer or help a prospective buyer in making a decision on a home.  It's great to have a property disclosure in which the seller completes and gives to the buyer.  But, if you have the proper documentation, then there's no question as to how old or new a roof, air conditioning system, appliances or hot water heater is. 

Recently, a buyer and I looked at a home that advertised a newer air conditioning system.  In checking further and asking for documentation we determined that the air conditioning system was 13 years old. The original paperwork for the unit was all we needed to answer an important question. We were also able to see when and how often the unit had been serviced.  We were also able to get an accurate date on the installation of the roof.

So sellers, gather all those important papers and keep them in one safe place. They are so important when it comes to properly marketing your home for sale.