Why Use a Realtor?

Once Property is Under Listing Agreement

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

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