Selling
Selling property without a surprise at the closing table
Most failed sales trace back to something recorded years ago. We find the old lien, the missing signature or the unreleased trust deed before your buyer's title company does.
Disclosures
Answering the seller's disclosure statement fully, so it can't be used against you later.
Old liens and judgments
Releases, payoffs and the paperwork to clear what still shows on the record.
Inherited property
Selling a house that came through an estate or a trust.
Exchanges and business property
1031 timing, commercial sales and the leases that go with the building.
Bearings, in order
From listing to payoff
Each step has its own paperwork. We keep it in one file you can see.
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Step 1: Review the listing paperwork
We check the disclosure statement and the listing agreement, and help you answer the questions honestly and completely.
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Step 2: Clear the title
We order an early title report and work through old liens, judgments and estates that still show on the record.
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Step 3: Answer the buyer's requests
Repair demands and contract changes come with deadlines. We help you respond in writing, on time.
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Step 4: Sign the deed
We prepare or review the deed and the payoff figures, and make sure the sale proceeds go where they should.
What sellers ask
I inherited the house. Can I sell it?
Usually, once you have authority to sign. That might mean a probate, a small estate affidavit or a trustee's deed. We sort out which applies before you list.
What if the buyer backs out?
It depends on the contingencies and the earnest money terms. We read the contract and tell you what each side may do next.
Do you help with 1031 exchanges?
Yes. We work with your qualified intermediary to keep the sale and the replacement purchase inside the deadlines.
Can I sell without an agent?
Yes. We can draft the sale agreement and handle the closing documents for a sale you've arranged yourself.
Planning to list this season?
Call before you sign a listing agreement. An early title report costs less than a delayed closing.