Page 33 - Home Buyers and Sellers Handbook English - California

SELLER’S CHECKLIST
Prior to Escrow Signing
• Let your Escrow Officer know the best Seller’s Checklist L
way to contact you (telephone numbers
including home, cell or work and email).
• Fill out Statement of Information form, if
required (provided by Escrow Officer).
• Fill out Information Request form (provided
by Escrow Officer). Be sure to provide complete and accurate account numbers, social security numbers
and Homeowners Association (HOA) information if any. This information is needed to help avoid delays in
obtaining payoff demands.
• Let your Escrow Officer know if the property being sold is NOT your primary residence.
• Advise your Escrow Officer if someone on title is deceased.
• Notify your Escrow Officer if you will be out of town during the escrow period.
• If applicable, complete Seller’s Affidavit of Non-Foreign Status.
*Note: With the receipt of the buyers’ loan document your Escrow Officer will contact you to set up the signing
appointment.

At Escrow Signing
• All individuals vested in title must be present at the signing. If this causes a conflict please let your Escrow
Officer know as soon as possible.
• All must present valid identification in the form of a CURRENT Driver’s License, Passport, Department of
Motor Vehicles Identification Card, or approved identification card provided it has a photograph, description
of the person, signature and an identifying number.
• If your sales proceeds will be wired into an account, you will need to provide the name of the institution,
routing number, and account number. Beware of wire fraud. Wire instructions rarely change.

Side Note
If uncertain who to turn to for answers, below are the best sources for most common questions:
• Details of your purchase agreement - Your Real Estate Agent
• Final Amount you will net at closing - Your ORTC Escrow Officer
• Property Taxes - Your Lender or Mortgage Company
• Income (Personal Taxes) - Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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