Kathleen Militello The Militello Team · Realtor® · eXp Realty

(978) 500-1480 TheMilitelloTeam@gmail.com MA Salesperson License 9053343

The Condo Seller's Pre-Listing Checklist

Every document and deadline for selling a condominium on Boston's Coastal North Shore, grouped the same way as the article. Print it, check each item as it is handled, and bring it to your closing.

The Condo Document Packet

Master deed

Condominium trust or by-laws

Rules and regulations

Current budget and financials

Reserve study (if the association has one)

Recent meeting minutes

List of any pending litigation

Current or pending special assessments

The 6(d) Certificate

Ask your attorney to request the 6(d) certificate once a closing date is set (the association has ten business days to provide it)

Confirm any unpaid common charges or fees shown on the certificate are cleared before closing

What the Buyer's Lender Looks At

Confirm who manages the association and holds the building's records

Association ready to complete the lender's condo questionnaire (30 to 50 questions) promptly

Building financials, reserves, insurance, and occupancy information available for the lender

Massachusetts Seller Duties That Apply to Condos Too

Schedule the smoke and CO inspection and obtain the certificate of compliance from the local fire department

Provide the lead paint notice (required for buildings constructed before 1978)

Schedule the Title 5 septic inspection if the property has its own septic system

For the Closing Table

Provide insurance and master policy information for the lender

Confirm all legal points with your attorney

Confirm tax and financing questions with your tax adviser and lender