Here are some examples of the kind of information, paperwork, and documents you should gather before selling a home.


  • Siding – age, material, and warranty paperwork
  • Roof – roof age and warranty paperwork
  • Central Air Conditioning (AC or Heat Pump) – age, service information, instruction manual
  • Furnace – age, service information, instruction manual
  • Appliances – information about appliances, age, instruction manuals, warranties
  • Home Improvement – dates for home improvements, such as: kitchen remodels, windows replacement, flooring installation, etc.
  • Mortgage Info – mortgage balance and pay-off information
  • Surveys – any property surveys, Wetlands survey, etc.
  • Issues – a list of any known issues with the house
  • Inspection Reports – if available, copies of all home inspection report, pest inspection, sewer scope inspection report, septic inspection reports, well inspection report, etc.