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

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.