Congratulations on your decision to sell your home!
Preparing for a listing, especially with the esteemed Brett Furman Group, requires some groundwork. As detailed in my book, “What You Really Need to Know About Selling Your House,” I’ve highlighted the fundamental elements to have ready before our meeting.
As your trusted real estate guide, I recommend ensuring the following items are organized:
General Requirements for All Homeowners:
- Compile the past year’s utility bills.
- Make a spare front door key.
- Have your mortgage details and homeowners’ association packet on hand (if relevant).
- Retrieve warranties and instructions for household appliances.
- Keep spare wallpaper, paint, and carpet samples for future owners.
For Condominium Owners or Those in a Homeowners’ Association:
- Secure the latest financial statement of your association, including the reserve fund balance.
- Understand any capital contribution or initiation fees imposed on new residents, which are nonrefundable one-time fees paid by the buyer.
- Procure details regarding these fees.
- Collect your condo’s regulations, other vital documents, and your unit’s floor plan.
If You’re Selling an Income-Generating Property:
- Detail all tenant names and contact data.
- Duplicate all leases, specifying rent charges and whether utility costs are covered.
- Prepare profit and loss statements.
- Create keys for each unit and exterior doors.
- Maintain month-to-month tenant leases, avoiding new extended contracts.
Equipping yourself with this essential information streamlines the sale process and positions you as a well-prepared seller in potential buyers’ eyes.
Ready to embark on this journey? Reach out to us for an exhaustive breakdown of steps to take when listing your home.
