Sellers Checklist


Preparing Your Home

• Does your roof leak? When was it last inspected or repaired?
• Are all stairs, decks, porches and fences secure?
• Do you see any cracks in the foundation?
• Any signs of inadequate surface drainage?
• Is your basement dry and are there any signs of prior water damage?
• Are there any musty odors or signs of mold or mildew?
• Any broken windows? Torn or missing screens?
• Garage door functional?
• All light fixtures operational?
• All electrical outlets functional?
• Smoke detectors installed and functional?
• Doorbell operational?
• Are heating and cooling systems functional and recently serviced?
• Any faucet or drain pipe leaks?
• Are fireplace dampers operational with spark arrestor and rain cap installed?
• Are all appliances functional?
• Is water heater adequately strapped?

• Has your agent presented you with a plan for marketing your property?
• Did you receive an estimate of the net proceeds from the potential sale of your home?
• Are offers coming from pre-qualified buyers?
• Did your agent discuss with you any contingencies on the purchase agreement?
• Did you make disclosures as required to the new buyer?
• Do you know the date and time of the scheduled appraisal?
• Has a home inspection and pest inspection been scheduled?
• Make sure the utilities are on for inspections.
• Is a satisfaction of mortgage or payoff document being prepared for your old loan?
• Were you given credit for any items agreed upon to be credited to your account?
• Are the prorations correct? Check the dates on these debit and credit items.
• Are the title and closing costs as you understood them to be?
• Do you know what day you must vacate the property? Is it the day of closing?
• Schedule final utility meter readings for day of closing.
• Have you agreed to perform any repairs or other work before or after closing?
• Bring any extra house keys, garage door openers, security access or gate card keys to closing.
• Did you leave for the buyer any operating guides or warranty info for appliances?
• Did you receive a written copy of your estimated closing costs?
• Check to make sure all fees, tax adjustments, and other charges are correct.
• Gather all the documents you are expected to bring to the closing meeting.
• After the closing is completed, call your insurance agent and cancel your homeowner's policy.