Your property is not something you sell everyday. In fact, for many people it is their largest asset. A house is very complex to market and the process needs to be well organized. To do the job properly a plan is needed.

Your Royal LePage Real Estate Professional can prepare a personalized plan for you containing all activities intended to market your property. At Royal LePage, your property will be aggressively promoted through Royal LePage's own property advertising publications and Internet site, other Royal LePage offices and Real Estate Professionals, the MLS information library (unless it's an exclusive listing), and mailings to potential buyers in your area.

The first formal step in marketing your property is to enter into a Listing Agreement - a contract that commits Royal LePage to actively market your home for a specified period of time. It also commits you to a pre-established marketing fee that is to be paid upon the successful closing of the sale.

Your Royal LePage Real Estate Professional may require the following documents:

Plan of Survey or Location Certificate - A Survey of your property which outlines the lot size and location of buildings as well as details of encroachments from neighbouring properties. This may be required in certain areas to complete the sale of your home. Your legal professional may recommend a survey, especially if significant changes have been made to your property.

Property Tax Receipts - Most Listing Agreements require that the current annual property tax assessments be shown.

Mortgage Verification - Few homeowners know the exact balance of their mortgage as it is paid down. You will be asked to authorize your mortgage lender to provide the figures required.

Deed or Title Search - This document is a legal description of your property and the proof that you own it.

Other Documentation - In some instances, it may help the sale of your property if you can provide prospective buyers with information on such items as annual heating, electrical, and water expenses, as well as any recent home improvement costs.