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Once Property is Under Listing Agreement

Measure overall and heated square footage and room sizes

Confirm lot size via owner’s copy of certified survey, if available

Note any and all unrecorded property lines, agreements, easements

Obtain house plans, if applicable and available

Prepare showing instructions for buyers’ agents and agree on showing time window with seller

Obtain current mortgage loan(s) information: companies and & loan account numbers

Review current appraisal if available

Order copy of Homeowner Association bylaws, if applicable

Ascertain need for lead-based paint disclosure

Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact

Compile list of completed repairs and maintenance items

Explain benefits of Home Owner Warranty to seller

Assist sellers with completion and submission of Home Owner Warranty Application

When received, place Home Owner Warranty in property file for conveyance at time of sale

Have extra key made for lockbox

Arrange for installation of yard sign

“New Listing Checklist” Completed

Review results of Curb Appeal Assessment with seller and provide suggestions to improve salability

Review results of Interior Décor Assessment and suggest changes to shorten time on market

Load listing into transaction management software program

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