Basic Steps For Sellers

• Sellers select a Realtor

• Sellers fills out disclosures regarding the property

• Sellers may choose to have inspections performed on the property

• Sellers prepares property with the guidance and advise of their Realtor

• Sellers reviews offers and accepts contract from Buyers

• Escrow is opened and preliminary title report is ordered

• Buyers lender orders appraisal (if offer is financed)

• Closing documents are compiled by Escrow

• Sellers schedule appointment with Escrow to sign documents

• Documents are recorded

• Escrow disburses funds to Sellers

• Sellers Realtor hands keys over to Buyers Realtor

Parties Involved In A Transaction

• Realtor (Me)

• Sellers (You)

• Buyers

• Escrow Holder

• Appraiser

• Inspectors
   

Moving Checklist

Address Change:

• give forwarding address to post office

• change charge accounts, credit cards, subscriptions

Utility Companies:

• notify gas, electric, water, telephone, garbage, alarm company, cable company of cancellation or change of service address

• return cable boxes

Don’t forget to:

• double check closets, drawers, shelves to be sure they are empty

• leave old keys, garage door openers, instruction manuals needed by new owner

• have new address recorded on drivers license and car registration