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California Real Estate Seller's Information and Tips


There are many reasons why you may want to sell but all sellers want to maximize the net proceeds with the least amount of problems. Since you are currently a property owner, you are somewhat familiar with the buying/selling process. The following information is provided to give you the seller a basic understanding of the real estate process and terms. Not all real estate transactions are the same, and there will be variations in the process based on individual circumstances.

For more information please peruse the following links:

Basic Information (pdf 151k)

  1. Opening Escrow
  2. Paying Off Your Existing Loan
  3. Disclosures and Contingencies
  4. Escrow Instructions
  5. Your Appointments
  6. After the Signoff
  7. After the Close of Escrow
  8. Helpful Reminders

Title Insurance (pdf 120k)

  1. What is Title Insurance
  2. The Title Search
  3. The Preliminary Title Report
  4. What to Look for
  5. What is Covered

Preliminary Title Report (pdf 120k)

Escrow (pdf 111k)

Tips for Sellers (pdf 89k)

Home Improvements (pdf 87k)

Definitions of Real Estate Terms (pdf 143k)

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Coldwell Banker logo Gary V. Grutkowski, CRS e-PRO GRI SRES, Broker Associate – Direct Line 707.824.4265 - Fax 707.823.9159 and Peggy Lupo, Realtor® - Direct Line 707.824.4272 - Fax 707.823.9159, Coldwell Banker Northern California, 101 Morris Street - Suite 100 - Sebastopol, CA 95472 – PRIVACY STATEMENT, Copyright Notice 2000-2006 and Disclaimer. Information and links are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Gary is a Licensed Real Estate Broker (California) since 1976 and Peggy is a Licensed Real Estate Agent (California) since 1985.
California Relocation® provides real estate information about California cities and counties (Lake, Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma County) including additional information to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of buying and/or selling of real estate such as a house, land, condominium and other types of property in California and nationwide. California Relocation® has services to help you locate a professional California real estate agent (including agents outside our area through our relocation network), obtain the value of your home through a Market Analysis, view listings in bay area counties and California (via Property Search), and ideas to prepare your home for sale and more. Through one of our lending partners, we also provide financial services to consumers looking to refinance their home or obtain new financing for their real estate purchases locally and throughout California. View our partner at www.sonomacountyrelocation.com.
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