Seller Resources
SELLERS: Kind Gestures to Consider Before Closing
Although it is not required of the seller, it is a kind gesture to help the new owners have the smoothest transition into their new house. Leaving behind various information about the property is an easy way to be mindful of a new owner's transition into their new home. Before handing over the keys to the house, consider leaving behind:-Warranties for appliances
-Instruction Manuals
-Garage Door Openers
Companies that have previously serviced the property may be familiar with the nuances of the various systems on the property. Consider leaving business cards or information about
-Landscapers
-Pool Technicians
-Electricians/Plumbers/Repairmen
-Property Managers
-Warranties for appliances
-Instruction Manuals
-Garage Door Openers
-Landscapers
-Pool Technicians
-Electricians/Plumbers/Repairmen
-Property Managers
Sellers: Kind Gestures to Consider
Leaving behind various information about the property is an easy way to be mindful of a new owner's transition into their new home. Before handing over the keys to the house, consider leaving behind:
- Warranties for appliances
- Instruction Manuals
- Garage Door Openers
Companies that have previously serviced the property may be familiar with the nuances of the various systems on the property. Consider leaving business cards or information about
- Landscapers
- Pool Technicians
- Electricians/Plumbers/Repairmen
- Property Managers
Although it is not required of the seller, it is a kind gesture to help the new owners have the smoothest transition into their new house.
Seller Closing Checklist
We believe it is important that all parties know what to expect at the closing table.
7 Days until Closing
- Advise the office if you intend to use a Power of Attorney. If so, it must be reviewed and approved by a title officer.
- Provide status of Certificate of Occupancy / Use of Occupancy or any other applicable inspections required by the municipality to the buyer's attorney.
- Provide Seller’s Authorization form, completed and signed, if not already provided to the seller's attorney.
- Provide Zwiren Title Agency, Inc. with Seller’s Questionnaire, if not already provided to the seller's attorney.
4 Days until Closing
Schedule final readings for the utilities.
1 Day until Closing
- Approve the closing statement. Please be sure the statement reflects all invoices for work done, credits and commissions. If not, please provide the remaining information.
- Provide final reading numbers to ZTA.
- Make an extra copy of the Certificate of Occupancy to provide the closing agent.
The Day of Closing
- Bring Certificate of Occupancy/Use and Occupancy or any other applicable inspections required by the municipality.
- Bring two forms of identification and copies to the settlement. One must be government issued and contain a photograph.
- Bring all keys, garage door openers, etc.
Days until Closing: 7
- Advise the office if you intend to use a Power of Attorney. If so, it must be reviewed and approved by a title officer.
- Provide status of Certificate of Occupancy / Use of Occupancy or any other applicable inspections required by the municipality to the buyer's attorney.
- Provide Seller’s Authorization form, completed and signed, if not already provided to the seller's attorney.
- Provide Zwiren Title Agency, Inc. with Seller’s Questionnaire, if not already provided to the seller's attorney.
Days until Closing: 4
Schedule final readings for the utilities.
Days until Closing: 1
- Approve the closing statement. Please be sure the statement reflects all invoices for work done, credits and commissions. If not, please provide the remaining information.
- Provide final reading numbers to ZTA.
- Make an extra copy of the Certificate of Occupancy to provide the closing agent.
Days until Closing: 0!
- Bring Certificate of Occupancy/Use and Occupancy or any other applicable inspections required by the municipality.
- Bring two forms of identification and copies to the settlement. One must be government issued and contain a photograph.
- Bring all keys, garage door openers, etc.