This is a list of tasks you must complete before your home can be listed for sale.
Task 1 Provide House Keys
Provide 3 copies keys to access house for: the agent key safe; the contractor’s box; and the agent file. Additionally, organize all keys for access to your property in a container / safe place to provide the new owner. That is garage remotes, gate keys, community rec center keys, mailbox keys, etc. You can learn more about organizing your keys here:
Task 2 Obtain an Insurance History
Sale contracts require you provide a claim history for the shorter of 5 years or as long as you have owned your home. You can obtain this report for free from your insurance agent. You must provide reports from each insurance company if there has been more than one. You can learn more about obtaining an insurance claims history report here:
Obtaining an insurance claims history report
Task 3 Complete Seller Disclosures
The state requires you disclose known facts about your property. Facts that may be of concern to a buyer in purchasing the home. This is made easier by a template form referred to as the Seller Property Disclosure Statement. The form is copyrighted by the Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR). They don’t allow anybody to link the form on a website (even AAR members like me). I will provide you a copy upon request. The page linked below goes into detail about completing your seller disclosures:
Completing your seller disclosures and additional tips here.
Task 4 Complete Home Maintenance
Virtually all buyers request the following items be without issue: Air Conditioning (HVAC); Roof; Termites & Pests. It is vital you have a clean bill of health on all the above prior to listing your home. The following three items must be completed at a minimum:
- Complete a HVAC checkup with licensed professional.
- Order roof walk and complete prescribed maintenance tasks.
- Order a termite check, ramediate findings if any, and obtain 1 to 2 year termite warranty.
These are only the most costly maintenance items. Really you need to have all maintenance on your home completed prior to listing. Linked below is a PDF with maintenance items home inspectors commonly flag.
Do it yourself home inspection
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