Selling your home is an important process that involves many steps. Team up with a real estate broker for a successful sale! Your broker will ask you for certain documents, which you can prepare in advance to be more efficient.
Here are the documents you'll need to gather:
Purchase Contract
This document is proof of your ownership of the property. It will be particularly useful in the event of separation or inheritance.
Certificate of Location
This document is essential and must be provided by the seller. It is valid for a maximum of 10 years and must describe the current state of the premises. The certificate indicates the measurements of the building and property, as well as the cadastre. If your certificate is out of date, please note that it will take approximately 4 to 6 weeks for a new one to be drawn up. The notary must be informed at least 20 days before signing the deed of sale.
Municipal Tax Account
If your city’s registry is not free, you’ll need to provide your broker with the tax account.
Notarized deeds and building documents
If you have any property-related documents in your possession, gather them together to speed up the process. Here are some examples of documents you may have, depending on your situation: deed of sale, deed of loan, deed of servitude, school tax bill, title deed, inspection or appraisal report, deed of mortgage guarantee. Alternatively, a few tools, such as the land register, can be used to retrieve such information.
Invoices and Documents for Seller’s Declaration
Invoices and Documents Relating to the Work
A complete, accurate and fair seller’s declaration is essential to protect the seller and establish a relationship of trust with the buyer. This is where you detail all the work and repairs you’ve carried out. Transparency is essential! If you’ve had water infiltration, for example, you need to declare it. If you’ve re-roofed or installed a swimming pool, try to find invoices for the materials used. Supplement your file with guarantees, invoices, plans, permits, reports, etc., that can attest to the work carried out.
Electricity and Gas Bills
These documents can be used by the buyer to find out the energy costs of the property and to ensure that the bills are paid before selling the property.
Identification to identify parties
Photo identification
Your broker will need to verify your identity with government-issued photo identification (driver’s license, health insurance card, passport, etc.).
Other Documents
You can prepare in advance any other documents relevant to the sale of your home, such as inspection and appraisal reports. Remember that the preparation of your documents is important to ensure that your file is complete and that you can put your property on the market as quickly as possible.
