Selling your home privately promises the freedom to control the process and boost your profit margin. However, this path also comes with its own set of responsibilities, particularly when it comes to documentation. Without a real estate agent, you’re the captain of this ship, and it’s imperative that you have all your documents in impeccable order to ensure smooth “selling”.
Here are some of the critical documents you’ll need to compile to ensure a successful private sale of your home:
- Personal Identification. A valid form of identification is one of the most crucial documents when organizing a private sale of your home. A driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued ID will ascertain that you’re the property owner and are in a position to close the deal.
- Deed. This legal document proves your ownership of the property. Make sure you have the original or a valid copy before you embark on the selling process.
- Mortgage Documentation. If you still owe money on your home, you must provide a clear financial picture of your payment progress. This includes your most recent mortgage statement and the payoff amount.
- Property Tax Documentation. Your property tax records will give prospective buyers insight into the ongoing costs of owning your property. Additionally, they will prove that there are no arrears before the sale can proceed.
With these and other core documentation in order, you’ve just laid the foundation for a stress-free private sale of your home. But why stress over perfect packets of paperwork when you can sell to us instead? As real estate professionals, we’ll take much of the documentation duties off your hands. We’ll also analyze market comparables and financial projections to professionally appraise your home. Most importantly, if we like what we see, we’ll provide you with a fair cash offer for your home – usually within 24 hours.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, contact us today at Widespread Properties to get started.