A GREAT TIME To List Your Home For Sale!

Worried about what you need to prepare your home for sale?
Below is a checklist of all the items a real estate agent should advise a seller they should gather in preparation of the sale of their home:
  

1.       A copy of the most deed to the property;

2.       If the property is held in trust, a copy of the trust is needed;

3.       Copies of all Certificate of Occupancy/Completion(C/O's)  for the dwelling;  if a

Certificate of Occupancy/Completion is needed for a structure, advise the homeowner about the need for a Certificate of Occupancy/Completion; advise the homeowner that he/she can obtain copies of the Certificates of Occupancy from the Building Department of the Town of Oyster Bay; be prepared to give the homeowner the name of an expeditor or architect to assist them in obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy/Completion if one is needed;

4.       A copy of the survey of the premises;

5.       Obtain a detailed list of all personal property that is included in the sale (appliances, fixtures, or otherwise) and a detailed list of all personal property excluded from the sale;

6.       A copy of any termite or other wood destroying insect guarantee;

7.       Find out if the seller has an attorney and if not, be prepared to recommend an attorney;

8.       Find out if the seller would like to close title;

9.        Explain the Property Disclosure Statement form and the $500.00 credit for not filling out the form;

10.   Explain to the seller that in addition to the commission, the seller has to pay New York State Transfer Tax at closing;

11.   Obtain a copy of the seller’s most recent mortgage statement.

SPECIAL thanks to:

 Michael A. Biggiani, Esq.

Specializing in residential and commercial real estate transactions.

2 Roosevelt Avenue, Syosset, NY 11791.

Tel: (516) 682-8555  Fax: (516) 682-8111.