{"id":170099,"date":"2024-06-26T13:19:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T17:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courtierlanaudiere.com\/?p=170099"},"modified":"2024-06-26T16:27:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T20:27:54","slug":"documents-to-sell-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/courtierlanaudiere.com\/en\/documents-to-sell-house\/","title":{"rendered":"What Documents are Required to Sell My Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a seller, there are specific required administrative steps involved in selling your property. You must provide certain documents needed to sell a house.<\/span><\/p>\n

Karelle Tourangeau, real estate broker in Joliette<\/a> and the Lanaudi\u00e8re region , will help you in your home selling process by showing you which documents are required to sell a house.<\/p>\n

Paperwork for selling a house<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are the documents you need to have ready during the sale of your home:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Title deed<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Certificate of location<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Declaration of the seller<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Deed of sale<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Promise to purchase (offer to purchase)<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Tax, electricity or gas bills<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Mortgage deed (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Documents relating to the property<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let\u2019s take a look at these in closer detail.<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. Title deed<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The title deed is a legal document that proves you are the legal owner of the house. It contains important information including a description of the property, details about the current owner and information about any previous transfers of ownership. This document is essential to demonstrate that you have the right to sell the property.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. Certificate of location<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The <\/span>certificate of location is mandatory when selling a house<\/span><\/a>. This document describes the property and details its layout, including land, main building and any outbuildings. Basically, it serves as a roadmap for the buyer.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The certificate of location is prepared by a land surveyor and shows the current state of the property, including boundaries, buildings, easements and any instances of nonconformance. This document must be up-to-date, and is often required by financial institutions during the process of applying for financing approval.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. Declaration of the seller<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Another document that is mandatory while selling your home is the <\/span>declaration of the seller<\/span><\/a>. This is used by the owner to make an inventory of the property at the time of sale.<\/span><\/p>\n

    This document must include everything the potential buyer might need to know about the property’s condition before the sale. You need to be as sincere as possible to avoid any disputes later on.<\/span><\/p>\n

    4. Deed of sale<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The deed of sale or bill of sale (Acte de vente) is an official legal document that formalizes the transaction between a seller and a buyer when selling a property. The deed is drawn up by a notary, who verifies that both parties comply with all legal provisions and that the interests of both parties are protected.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The deed of sale must:<\/span><\/p>\n