The Seller's Pre-Listing Checklist

Before listing

Choose your attorney
Gather your deed, survey, title policy and mortgage statements
Complete the Residential Real Property Disclosure Report, radon disclosure and, for pre-1978 homes, lead-based paint disclosure
Condos: ask the association what Section 22.1 documents cost and how long they take
Check your municipality's transfer requirements; some need an inspection weeks ahead
Locate permits for past renovations

Days 1–5 after acceptance

Send the signed contract to your attorney the same day
Make the home available for the buyer's inspection
Review the buyer's inspection requests with your attorney before responding

Before closing

Order the water certificate or final water reading
Schedule any required municipal inspection
Provide mortgage account numbers so your attorney can order payoff letters
Condos: request the 22.1 package and paid-assessment letter
Gather your most recent property tax bills for the proration
Arrange movers and utility shut-off or transfer for the possession date

Closing day

Leave the home broom-clean with agreed items in place
Bring a government photo ID if signing in person
Provide keys, garage openers and manuals
Confirm how you'll receive your proceeds (wire or check)

After closing

Keep your closing statement for tax time
Cancel homeowner's insurance after closing and possession are complete
Forward your mail
Work through the full after-closing checklist

Estimate your take-home with the seller net proceeds calculator.

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By Attorney Shara Kamal. General information for Chicago-area readers; not legal advice for a specific situation.