Home Seller Guidelines - Jerry Self Real Estate

HOME SELLER GUIDELINES

Step 1: Hire Jerry Self to sell your home!

Now that Jerry has sold your home, you can expect the following events to take place:

Home Inspection-
An independent home inspection, paid for by the buyer, will be scheduled with you shortly after the contract is accepted. The inspection usually takes about two hours. The home should be in show condition, and unless specifically asked, the owners are typically NOT present during the inspection.

Termite Inspection-
The buyer’s termite inspection is usually performed during the same time as the
general home inspection and is a buyer expense. If, however, a treatment is required per paragraph 11 of the contract, the treatment becomes a seller’s expense. You may get bids from different termite control companies to secure the best possible treatment for your home.

Repair Addendum/Appraisal Requirements-
Within two to three days of the inspection, and after the appraisal, I will contact you if maintenance items are found that the buyers are asking the seller to address. See paragraph 20 of the contract.

Pre-Qualify-
Starting your new loan process NOW will benefit you in your new home search.
Most sellers view a pre-qualified buyer as a serious buyer prospect.

Transfer of Utilities-
Once a closing is scheduled, call your utilities providers and have the utilities taken out of your name on the possession date. Ask that they be read as of that date, and that the buyers will be calling to put them in their name. DO NOT have the utilities shut off.

Post-Closing Activities-
Cancel your home-owner’s insurance on the home, and give the insurance agent your new address to send the refund. Complete a change of address card at the post office.

If your loan is an FHA loan, contact your lender and ask about an application form for a PMI refund. No one will contact you if you do not apply for this refund.