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HOME SELLER'S TIPS
"Buyers and Sellers get
Rebates"
ASK US HOW!
Preparing your property for sale. How well does your property show? Get
organized and create that spacious look. Clean out the closets and
paint where it's needed. Basically, get ready to move. Plant new
flowers or shrubs to help give a fresh look. Buyers will see your
motivation by how well your house shows.
Relocating:
Stepping up? Stepping down?
Transferring the utilities and services to your new residence
co-coordinating with the buyer.
Determining usable equity in your current home.
Calculating property taxes and insurance.
Estimates of closing cost.
Available
Properties:
Multiple Listing Information.
In house Exclusive Listings.
Making appointments to view.
Disclosures:
Geological/Hazards Report.
Retrofit requirements.
Pest/termite reports.
Home inspection services, roof, chimney, septic tanks, and well
reports if applicable.
Preliminary Title Reports
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Visit Chicago Title's Sellers Resource Center
Escrow:
Your Escrow Officer is a professional, neutral, third party who
receives information from both sides of the transaction. The escrow
instructions are carried out according to the contract written between
the two parties. They also receive the deposit funds, which are
credited to the buyer toward the down payment. Closing is often
referred to as "Signing off" on escrow instructions." Usually done a
week to five days prior to the actual close of escrow.
Signing Off:
Title Insurance.
Reports (Misc.)
Financing Terms.
Debits & Credits.
Fees and Services.
Recording the deed.
Note: If the transaction is cancelled then both parties must
agree to release these funds. In case of a dispute; then an
arbitrator or a court of law determines the out come of who receives
what funds or perhaps a division is made depending on the reason for
canceling escrow.
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