Selling your house involves gathering, reviewing, and signing lots of paperwork. Connecticut property law requires owners, real estate agents, and attorneys to prepare numerous documents to close a sales transaction successfully. These documents are among those you must provide to the buyer before sitting down at the closing table.

What Documents Are Required By Connecticut Property Law When Selling Your Home?

1. Purchase & Sale Contract

Whether you use a real estate agent or sell your home on your own, you must prepare and enter into a purchase and sale contract. This agreement must be in writing to make it enforceable in Connecticut courts. Once signed and dated, the document’s terms are binding on you and the buyer.

2. Residential Property Condition Report

Connecticut real estate law mandates that you provide a buyer with a Residential Property Condition Report. This report requires you to disclose any problems with the property and its foundation. If you fail to complete and provide this document to the buyer, you must give them a $500 credit at closing. 

3. Deed

You need the original deed to the property, which shows you are the legal owner. The deed includes the legal description of the property, which tells the buyer the exact boundaries and measurements of the land they are purchasing. 

4. Homeowners Association Covenants

If the home is part of a residential subdivision, planned unit development (PUD), or condominium, you must give the buyer a copy of the homeowner association (HOA) covenants. These requirements and restrictions apply to the property and the new owner must abide by them. Ideally, you should provide the covenants with the purchase and sales agreement, which makes the buyer aware of their obligations as early as possible.

Selling a home involves preparing and reviewing dozens of complex documents, which is why property owners throughout New London County, CT, count on Stuart R. Norman Jr. for assistance. This experienced property law attorney has been providing individualized advice and dependable service to clients since 1974. He is dedicated to handling transactions smoothly and in a timely manner. Visit the website for more about his real estate services and call (860) 376-0069 today for a consultation appointment.