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The Power of the "Check List"...Listing, closing, buying...

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Sotheby's International REalty

I don't know about you...but when I have 10 deals going at the same time the Check List... keeps me on track and moving forward.  My internal computer is not what it used to be ...so a friendly reminder on paper and in my sellers/buyers file...keeps me organized and heading toward a successful close.   I even share my check list with the sellers/buyers and invite them to help me with the process.   This way... if I haven't checked the check list...I am not the only one paying attention.  

CHECK LIST FOR SELLING YOUR PROPERTY

SELLER'S RESPONSIBILIES

 

 

________New Deed preparation

 

 

________Title V Certificate of Compliance

 

 

________Smoke Detector Inspection (schedule at your local Fire Department)

                This certificate of compliance is required at the closing.

 

________ Schedule final water reading/final water bill amount

                 Schedule gas, electricity final readings.

                 If you heat with oil, have your oil tank topped off

 

________Picture Identification (e.g. Driver's License) Bring with you to closing.

 

 

________Social Security Number (tax I D number)

 

 

________Certificate of Occupancy and Certificate of Compliance (for new construction)

                 Must have 2 weeks before closing.

 

________Copy of Tax Bill and paid receipt for most recent tax period

 

 

________Name of Bank where mortgage is being held and phone number, account #

                and name on account and give to the lawyer

 

_______ "Certificate of no assessment" from the Association in which your property is

                located.  This states that you have paid your Association dues in full prior to

                transferring the property.

 

Every area is different.  But maybe a check list is all you need to move you to a successful close.

Robert Murray
The Corcoran Group - Westhampton Beach, NY

Good list. I was at a closing recently and the seller forgot his picture ID. Had to drive home (without his license) to get his drivers license. My daughter lives in Marston Mills. Nice area you live in!

Mar 05, 2010 10:13 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I always give buyers and sellers check lists and keep one myself so I can keep track of everything.Good list.

Mar 05, 2010 10:15 PM
Annie Hart Cool
Sotheby's International REalty - Falmouth, MA
Cape Cod Real Estate Specialist

thanks... Glad to hear we are all on the same page!  Bob... your daughter is very lucky to live here in Paradise!  I hope you get to visit often... Gita...my daughter is in PA at Lafayette...she is a Freshman...  Ah, to be young!  And supported by your family!  ha, ha...

Mar 05, 2010 10:19 PM