How-to Guide for FSBO

Process Overview and Documents

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Full transaction overview

Prepare & List

  • Disclosures
  • Publish Listing (Zillow, Redfin, etc.)

Offer & Attorney Review

  • Receive Offers
  • Accept Offer
  • Deliver Signed Contract to Attorneys
  • Attorney Review

Escrow & Due Diligence

  • Buyer Deposit Earnest Money
  • Inspections
  • Resolve Repairs / Credits

Financing & Title

  • Mortgage Commitment Issued (optional for cash buyers)
  • Appraisal
  • Title Search

Pre-Closing

  • Obtain Municipal Certificates
  • Final Walkthrough

Useful Resources and Documents

Required NJ disclosures

Disclosures should be completed up-front and provided to Buyer party prior to receiving offers. These are the two standard disclosures you should complete and provide to the Buyer agent.

Property Condition Disclosure

Required NJ disclosure that outlines known property issues.

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Hazardous Materials Disclosure

Lead paint, and other hazards buyers must be told about.

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Be prepared to receive offers

Sample Preapproval Letter

Helps verify the buyer is qualified and ready to finance.

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NJ Standard Contract

The standard form that captures offer terms and attorney review.

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