CHAPTER 15 “We Should Sell” to “SOLD!” — The o “SOLD!” — The Real Estate Glow-Up Checklist w-Up Checklist So, you’ve decided to sell your house. Congrats! You’re now entering the magical world of contracts, dusting like your life depends on it, and more paperwork than your last three jobs combined. Before you slam a “FOR SALE” sign in the yard and hope for the best, let’s break this into manageable steps so you don’t spiral into a pint of cookie dough halfway through. Step 1: Prep Like a Pro (or at Least Like Someone Who Owns a Label Maker) Selling a house isn’t just about cleaning the baseboards (though… yeah, clean the baseboards). There’s actual homework involved, starting with the paperwork.
The Paper Avalanche Is Real
Before buyers start waltzing through your place picturing their throw pillows on your couch, you’ll need a few important documents ready to go: • Title insurance policy: Find it. Dust it off. Maybe even read it. Mortgage lenders will want to see it, and having it handy makes you look like you’ve got your life together—even if you’ve been living off cereal and takeout during this process. • Surveys: Depending on where you live, you may need a
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