Sellers · Step 2
Pre-Listing Checklist
The paperwork and details we line up before your home hits the market — so the listing goes live cleanly and closing has no surprises.
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Documents to sign
- Listing agreement — authorizes Mazier Realty to market and sell the property, and sets the term and terms of representation.
- Agency disclosure — acknowledges how we represent you. Read the explainer →
- Seller's property disclosure — your written account of the property's known condition. Form (PDF)
- Lead-based paint disclosure — required for homes built before 1978. Form (PDF)
Information to gather
- Title & mortgage — current payoff estimate, lender contact, and any liens or judgments against the property.
- Survey & plot plan — a recent survey speeds title work; dig up what you have.
- HOA / condo documents — bylaws, dues, reserve/financials, and any special assessments, if applicable.
- Utility & cost history — Entergy and Sewerage & Water Board (SWBNO) averages, plus flood-insurance details.
- Improvements & permits — receipts, warranties, and permits for renovations or major repairs.
- Home details — year built, square footage, beds/baths, parking, and standout features for the listing.
Access & logistics
- Keys & entry — spare keys, gate/garage codes, and alarm instructions for the lockbox.
- Showing preferences — how much notice you need and any blackout times.
- Occupancy plan — whether the home is occupied, vacant, or tenant-occupied (and lease terms if so).
- Pets & parking — anything an agent or buyer should know before walking through.
Next up once this is in order: preparing and staging your home →