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 Selling - Six Steps to SOLD!                 Step 1 - Gather Your Data  

In addition to the public records, reviewing the current market conditions and local pricing trends are essential! 

We have compiled a (never complete) list of items to gather in preparation for putting together your pricing and marketing plan. 

Because Buyers want to know -  you want to be prepared to secure their offer.   

Documents, Disclosures and Forms to have in your file:

 
Current Tax Statement

Search Links:

 

County Records 

 

 State Records

 

Federal Records

 

Current Well Water Report 
Full Legal DescriptionAll Past Well Records

Covenants, Conditions and

 Restrictions (CC&R's)

Current Septic Pump

& Inspection Report

Aerial View with Parcel Map Overlay

All Health Deaprtment

Septic Records - "As Built"

Land Hazards Map / Flood Plain Map

Oil Tank AbatementLead Abatement
Preliminary Title Order Pre-Listing Inspection 
Plat Map with Diminsions (Survey?)VA/FHA Plan Approval  

Review Current Liens Status(s)  & Loan Balance(s)

             MLS generated Market Analysis          
Net Proceeds EstimateCertificate of Occupancy 

Area Market Conditons Report

Recent Fee Appraisal  (read About Market Value)

Gather Your Data

Prepare for Market

List the Property

Marketing

Negotiations

Escrow & Closing

 

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