Listing Appointment NeedsProbateSelling Your Home May 7, 2025

What will I need for my appointment with my realtor to sell my Home?

Listing Appointment Checklist For Louisa Sims Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Documents

– Property deed or title report

– Mortgage statements for each loan (including payoff information, if available)

– Most recent property tax bill

– Utility bills (electric, water, gas, etc.)

– Homeowners Association (HOA) documents (rules, fees, contact information, if applicable)

Home & Maintenance Information

– List of home upgrades/renovations (including dates and costs, if possible)

– Age and condition of roof, HVAC system, water heater, electrical panel, plumbing, etc.

– List of appliances included with the home

– Home maintenance and repair records

– Information about the solar panels (lease amount/payoff amount)

Preparation & Planning

– Ideal timeline for selling and moving

– Notes about any unique home features or selling points

– List of questions for your agent (pricing, marketing, contract, etc.)

– Showing access details (keys, gate codes, alarms)

– When would you like the photos to be taken?

– When would you like to schedule the open house?

– Are there any issues with showing the home?

– What is the plan for any pets during showings?

– Are there any days/times when showing the home won’t be possible?

Additional Documentation  

– Homeowner’s insurance information

– Existing floor plan or property survey (if available)

Additional Items Needed After the Loss of an Owner

– Death Certificate: A certified copy is typically required for title transfer and legal verification.

– Updated Title or Ownership Records: Ensure ownership has been legally transferred (e.g., via survivorship, trust, probate, etc.)

– Will or Trust Documents (if applicable): Provide documentation showing how the property should be handled.

– Probate Documentation: If the estate is in probate, bring court-issued Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.

– Legal Authorization to Sell: If the property is held in the estate, the executor, administrator, or trustee must prove they have the authority to sell.

– Contact Information for Attorney or Estate Representative: In case further legal coordination is needed.