| Attention to Detail Keeps Buyers & Sellers on Point From Fences to Fees |
| 1. |
Review current title information |
| 2. |
Measure interior room sizes |
| 3. |
Confirm lot size via owner's copy of certified survey, if available |
| 4. |
Note any and all unrecorded property lines, agreements, easements |
| 5. |
Obtain house plans, if applicable and available |
| 6. |
Review house plans and make copy |
| 7. |
Order plat map for retention in property's listing file |
| 8. |
Prepare showing instructions for buyers' agents and agree on showing time window with seller |
| 9. |
Obtain current mortgage loan(s) information: companies and & loan account numbers |
| 10. |
Verify current loan information with lender(s) |
| 11. |
Check assumability of loan(s) and any special requirements |
| 12. |
Discuss possible buyer financing alternatives and options with seller |
| 13. |
Review current appraisal if available |
| 14. |
Identify Home Owner Association manager if applicable |
| 15. |
Verify Home Owner Association Fees with manager - mandatory or optional and current annual fee |
| 16. |
Order copy of Homeowner Association bylaws, if applicable |
| 17. |
Research electricity availability and supplier's name and phone number |
| 18. |
Calculate average utility usage from last 12 months of bills |
| 19. |
Research and verify city sewer/septic tank system |
| 20. |
Water System: Calculate average water fees or rates from last 12 months of bills |
| 21. |
Well Water: Confirm well status, depth and output from Well Report |
| 22. |
Natural Gas: Research/verify availability and supplier's name and phone number |
| 23. |
Verify security system, current term of service and whether owned or leased |
| 24. |
Termite Warranty |
| 25. |
Ascertain need for lead-based paint disclosure |
| 26. |
Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact |
| 27. |
Prepare detailed list of property's "Inclusions & Conveyances with Sale" |
| 28. |
Compile list of completed repairs and maintenance items |
| 29. |
Send "Vacancy Checklist" to seller if property is vacant |
| 30. |
Explain benefits of Home Owner Warranty to seller |
| 31. |
Assist sellers with completion and submission of Home Owner Warranty Application |
| 32. |
When received, place Home Owner Warranty in property file for conveyance at time of sale |
| 33. |
Have extra key made for lockbox |
| 34. |
Verify if property has rental units involved. And if so: |
| 35. |
Make copies of all leases for retention in listing file |
| 36. |
Verify all rents & deposits |
| 37. |
Inform tenants of listing and discuss how showings will be handled |
| 38. |
Arrange for installation of yard sign |
| 39. |
Have seller complete Seller's Disclosure form |
| 40. |
"New Listing Checklist" Completed |
| 41. |
Review results of Curb Appeal Assessment with seller and provide suggestions to improve salability |
| 42. |
Review results of Interior Décor Assessment and suggest changes to shorten time on market |
| 43. |
Load listing into transaction management software program |
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