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The New Jersey Divorce Home Sale Checklist
25 questions to answer before the marital home goes on the market.
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Fifteen areas. Twenty-five questions.
Property ownership
- Who holds title, and in what form?
- Who must sign the listing agreement?
Mortgage
- What are the current payoff balances?
- Who is responsible for payments during the process?
Liens
- Are there HELOCs, judgments or tax liens recorded?
- Has a title search been ordered?
Occupancy
- Who lives in the property?
- Will occupancy change before or at closing?
Property condition
- What condition items exist today?
- Is there a permit or improvement history to review?
Repairs
- Which repairs are necessary versus discretionary?
- Who authorizes and funds the work?
Access
- What notice is required before showings?
- What access method will be used?
Personal property
- What conveys with the sale?
- How and when will belongings be removed?
Pricing
- What methodology sets the list price?
- What price-reduction schedule is pre-agreed?
Realtor selection
- Have both parties agreed on the agent?
- Is neutrality documented in writing?
Communication
- Who receives updates, and how often?
- Are attorneys copied on written updates?
Showing procedures
- What hours are available?
- How is showing activity reported?
Offers
- How are offers presented to both parties?
- What is the response deadline?
Closing timeline
- What target date works for both parties?
- Who coordinates with title and counsel?
Future housing
- Where does each party go next?
- Has financing capacity been confirmed?