Tony is off in Aruba in the sunshine. He claims to be working. This week Rick and Kathy talk about the steps you need to take when selling your property.
They discuss a variety of topics including:
Today is National red head day
Kathy lives in a very loud house
Don’t sign your purchase and sale agreement before consulting your attorney
In Massachusetts, the offer is a binding contract
What things should be included in the offer?
Should I get a broker when selling my house?
What happens during the purchase and sale phase?
Your spouse will need to sign away his or her Homestead rights
Do a title search very early in the process
If you need a Title V certificate, get that done early
Get your smoke detector certificates
Bill for municipal services like town water need to be paid up to date
For condos, you need a certificate that shows you have no outstanding common fees
Make sure you have a moving company lined up
On the day of closing, the property needs to be in “broom clean” condition
You need to make sure the closing disclosure is accurate
What are tax stamps and how much do I need to pay?
If you need a Real Estate Team that can walk you through the purchase of your new home start with Carter Law offices. All that and much more on this week’s episode of Real Estate House Party recorded this and every week at The Studio 21 Podcast Café and hosted on The United Podcast Network!