FOR SALE BY OWNER

SAMPLE FORMS & CLOSING PACKAGE

Attached are sample forms with explanations prepared by Fidelity Title Company that are commonly used or are necessary when you sell your home. Also attached is a sample closing package. Our purpose in preparing this package is to provide a simulated closing package for your review, and the sale represented by these papers is a fictional closing. Any relation to any other closing is completely coincidental. For your closing, the figures or layout of the papers may change.

Print out these documents OR Stop by our office to pick up a complete package that includes a Discount Coupon, and get a “For Sale By Owner” yard sign ($50 deposit required).

1. Services Provided by Fidelity Title Company - PDF
2. Buy and Sell Agreement - PDF
3. Addendum to Sales Agreement – Use for any changes to the original Buy and Sell Agreement - PDF
4. Contingency of Sale of Purchaser’s Residence (72 Hour Clause) - PDF
5. Escrow Agreement – Earnest Money Deposit - PDF
6. FHA /HUD Inspection - PDF
7. Tax & Other Proration Items Explanation - PDF
8. Seller’s Disclosure Questions & Answers - PDF
9. Seller’s Disclosure Statement - PDF
10. Lead Based Paint Disclosure – Necessary for properties built prior to 1978 - PDF
11. Lead Based Paint Flyer – Must be provided with Disclosure - PDF
12. Sale with Buyer Obtaining a New Mortgage Information Sheet - PDF
13. The Loan Application requirements breakdown - PDF
14. Sale with Cash or Land Contract Closings - PDF
15. Payoff Authorization form for obtaining payoff of currently held mortgage(s)/land contracts - PDF
16. Title Insurance Order Form - link or PDF
17. What is a Title Policy? Information sheet - PDF
18. Title insurance rate schedule – Calculated based upon every thousand of sale price - PDF
19. Closing Costs Guidelines - PDF
20. Sample Closing Statement - PDF
21. Sample Water/Sewer Escrow Agreement - PDF
22. Sample Occupancy Escrow Agreement - PDF
23. Utilities Checklist - PDF
24. Preparing Your Home For Sale - PDF

Please take the time to thoroughly read all information provided prior to calling Fidelity Title Company at (248) 642-1115