Need to sell your house in Brittany? Things will move along much more swiftly and smoothly if you are prepared from the start by organizing all of your documents.
Paperwork is a given during legal transactions and it’s no different when you’re selling your house in Brittany. You’ll want to have the following 6 documents in hand, which are ordinarily required in the home selling process before you put your property on the market.
Contract – Acte Authentique
For a legally binding contract and the ability to settle any disputes after closing, be certain it is signed by both parties. Details on this document for your Brittany house need to include, the closing date, price, date of occupancy. Additionally, add any conditions for termination as well as inspection dates.
Disclose! Disclose! Disclose!
A property disclosure or diagnostics will detail any known defects or malfunctions on the home. Failure to do so can lead to legal entanglements and expenses when selling your house in Brittany.
Title
The deed to your property designates the legal ownership and must be presented to the buyer for careful review. The deed for your house in Brittany must be transferred after the sale to the name of the new owner.
Occupancy Rider
Timing doesn’t always work out and you should detail responsibilities for any rent, utilities or additional costs or repairs, as insurance policies usually do not cover this period. Should you need to stay in the house after the closing date you will need a post-occupancy agreement, ideally done through an agent or notaire. Conversely, should the buyer need to be in place prior to the completion of the sale of your house in Brittany, this will require a pre-occupancy agreement.
Promise or Compromis
The promissory note, obtained from the buyer, is a contract written to clearly outline the rights and duties of the parties, which must be signed and dated. For buyers who are purchasing through non-conventional means (sous seing prive) this is extremely important, as it enables using the seller as the financer, with the property itself acting as the security for the loan. This document should outline the amount of money to be paid, the date to be paid, or detailing the installments to be paid to the holder or payee. Usually the notaire will draw this up.
Settlement Statement
Laws now require very specific details of the transaction to be outlined in a closing or settlement statement. At least one day prior to the closing, the buyer has the right to review this statement, in order that consumers are aware of just what they’re being charged in fees at the closing and in financing interest for the term of the loan. Strict adherence to these laws will help you to avoid legal nightmares in the future. Be prepared at the closing, should the notaire request you to show your proof of identity. The documents should be examined carefully before being provided to the buyer. The broker should verify the information and offer any input should they find errors or information lacking in the documents.
Ready to close on the deal? Gather the 6 documents you need when selling your house in Brittany and give Brittany House Buyers a call at 0756965695 or send us a message at any time!