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The first formal step
in marketing your property is to enter into a Listing Agreement
- a contract that commits Royal LePage to actively market
your home for a specified period of time. It also commits
you to a pre-established marketing fee that is to be paid
upon the successful closing of the sale.
Your Royal LePage Real Estate Professional
may require the following documents:
Plan of Survey or Location Certificate
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A Survey of your property which outlines the lot size and
location of buildings as well as details of encroachments
from neighbouring properties. This may be required in certain
areas to complete the sale of your home. Your legal professional
may recommend a survey, especially if significant changes
have been made to your property.
Property Tax Receipts
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Most Listing Agreements require that the current annual
property tax assessments be shown.
Mortgage Verification
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Few homeowners know the exact balance of their mortgage
as it is paid down. You will be asked to authorize your
mortgage lender to provide the figures required.
Deed or Title Search
- This document is a legal description of your property
and the proof that you own it.
Other Documentation
- In some instances, it may help the sale of your property
if you can provide prospective buyers with information on
such items as annual heating, electrical, and water expenses,
as well as any recent home improvement costs.
Note: In many provinces you will be required to sign a property
condition disclosure statement.
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