What documents do I need to sell my home?

Selling a home typically requires your deed, your most recent mortgage statement, property tax records, any HOA documents, and a seller's property disclosure statement describing the home's condition and known defects. Permit records for any additions or major renovations are worth gathering too, since buyers and appraisers may ask for them. Your closing attorney will request most of these directly as the file comes together. Joel Boss keeps a checklist so nothing holds up the file once you go under contract.