📄 Selling Your Home in Maine? 10 Documents & Financial Items You Need to Prepare
By Robert Thibodeau – eXp Realty Maine | www.maineluxurylistings.com
📍 Saco | Scarborough | Cape Elizabeth | Old Orchard Beach | Southern Maine
Thinking of selling your home in Maine? Before your listing goes live and buyers start walking through your front door, make sure you’ve got your paperwork in order.
Preparing these 10 essential documents before you list will help avoid delays, keep negotiations smooth, and show buyers that your property is well cared for.
✅ The 10 Documents & Financial Prep Items You Need:
1. Property Deed
Confirms your legal ownership and will be used during closing.
2. Mortgage Payoff Statement
Get a current payoff amount from your lender so you know your expected equity or proceeds from the sale.
3. Recent Utility Bills
Especially important in Maine—buyers want to know the average cost for heat, electric, and water throughout the year.
4. Seller Property Disclosure
Required by Maine law. This form outlines any known issues with systems like plumbing, septic, electrical, roofing, etc.
5. Property Tax Records
Have your most recent tax bill ready (and a prior one if available) to help buyers understand annual costs.
6. HOA/Condo Documents (if applicable)
Include rules, dues, assessments, and contact info.
7. Home Improvement Receipts
Did you install a new roof? Replace the heating system? Upgrade appliances? Keep those receipts handy — they add value and trust.
8. Survey or Plot Plan
Useful for showing boundaries, additions, or lot changes — especially in rural areas of Southern Maine.
9. Septic & Water Test Results
If your property uses well water or a septic system, these records are crucial. It’s smart to test before listing if it’s been a while.
10. Government-Issued ID
Every seller must provide a valid photo ID at closing. Check that yours is up to date early in the process.
💡 Bonus Tip:
Call your bank to verify there are no second mortgages, liens, or open home equity lines of credit that could complicate the closing process.
🎯 Why It Matters
When you're organized, you reduce stress, speed up your sale, and show buyers you're serious. The right documentation also gives you the power to negotiate confidently.
🤝 Work With a Local Expert
If you're selling in Southern Maine, I can help you gather the right documents, navigate your disclosures, and build a strong marketing strategy from day one.
📲 Robert Thibodeau | eXp Realty Maine
📞 Call/Text: 207-880-9995
🌐 www.maineluxurylistings.com
Realtor® with eXp Realty
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