Seller Resources

1. Real Estate Commission
2. Pa transfer tax – 1% of sale price
3. New deed
4. Prorations for your share of the cost of utility bills and property taxes
5. Notary fees

1. Make good first impressions. The grounds should be properly maintained summer or winter. Have the lawn mowed and raked, shrubs trimmed, driveway and sidewalks swept or shoveled clean, and all debris removed from the property. The front door gives a vital first impression. Have it scrubbed clean or painted if necessary.
2. Arrange shades or drapes to give a maximum amount of light in dark rooms. Replace burned out light bulbs and repair faulty switches. Light colors add cheerfulness to dark rooms.
3. Display your storage and utility space by removing all unnecessary accumulations in attic, stairways, basement and garage. This will make the areas appear much larger than they usually are. Keep all steps free of hazards.
4. Correct the small things such as loose doorknobs, leaky faucets, cracked windows etc. Wash dishes, put away clothes, straighten up around the house.
5. Remove any fixtures that you are taking with you before the property is shown.
6. If you have pets it’s recommended that they be kept out of the house if possible. Some people are uneasy around animals and they may distract from the prospects attention.
7. Buyers may have questions of our agents during the showing. You know much more about your property than our agents do. However the Buyers will be more relaxed and apt to ask these questions if the owners are not present. We need to discover what the Buyers objections to the property are in order to overcome them and sell your home. The salesperson knows the buyer’s requirements and can best emphasize the features of your home. Our agents can contact you after the showing to obtain the answer to any question that they do not know.
8. Keep electronic devices including televisions turned off during the showing to eliminate any possible distraction to the prospects.
9. Kitchens and bathrooms help sell homes. Make these rooms sparkle.
10. Don’t discuss terms with the Buyers. Let your Realtor discuss the price, terms of the sale, possession, and other factors with the customer.
11. Never try to sell furniture to a customer before the transaction is completed.
12. Never apologize for any adverse condition of your home. It only emphasizes the defects.

(Keep your copy of the signed agreement in a safe place in order that you may refer to it with questions)

1. Prepare to accommodate inspectors and appraisers within the next few weeks. Buyers may accompany the inspectors and appraiser. Our agents are not present for the inspections or appraisal.
2. If the property is located in a PUD, order the resale certificate. This must be paid for at the time it is ordered. Costs vary according to each PUD
3. The homebuyers will present a response to the home inspection.
4. Complete your reply WITHIN the time indicated in the contract.
5. Do not make any changes to the structure. The Buyer will do another inspection close to the day of closing. He should not be surprised with any changes at that time.
6. You should receive notification of mortgage commitment from the Buyer.
7. Hire an Attorney to prepare a new deed. The cost varies according to the Attorney. This can be paid at settlement
8. Notify utility companies to have the utilities transferred out of your name as of the date of settlement. Do not have the utilities turned of because there are fees involved.
9. Obtain a moving permit if needed.
10. Empty and clean the house. The Agreement of Sale states that the property will be given to the Buyer in broom clean condition. The Buyers will do a walk through inspection as noted in #5 above to make sure the property is in the same condition as it was when they signed the Agreement.
11. Cancel your house insurance as of the date of closing.
12. Bring keys and photo ID to closing