You help your sales associate by collecting or providing the following information:

• The legal description of the property
• The number of rooms and their sizes
• A list of things not attached to the house that you’re offering for sale, such as window treatments, carpet, fixtures, swing sets, etc.
• Past utility bills, property taxes and insurance
• Information about your mortgage, including the type, terms and assumptions
• Financing assistance, potentially through your own lender
• Any liens against the property
• If you live in a condominium or a townhouse, include a copy of the association’s declaration, bylaws, and financial statement, monthly fees and special assessments
• Special items or improvements about the house. (Point out things that may not be apparent on a walk-through.)
• The positive points about your neighborhood, such as demographic information and proximity to services, shopping, schools and other areas
• Any defects that aren’t apparent. (You should inform your sales associate about defects, so a buyer can be informed.)