Preparing Your Title Documents Before Listing

Preparing Your Title Documents Before Listing Your Home

Selling your home isn’t just about staging and photography — it’s also about making sure your title documents are in order. The more prepared you are before listing, the smoother your sale will be.

At Arizona Premier Title, we help sellers take proactive steps that can speed up negotiations, prevent delays, and even give them an edge with buyers.

Why Title Preparation Matters Before Listing

When title issues pop up during escrow, they can stall or derail a sale. By reviewing your documents early, you’ll uncover and resolve potential problems before a buyer ever sees them — keeping your transaction on track.

Key Steps to Prepare Your Title Documents

1. Confirm Deed Accuracy

  • Make sure your name(s) are spelled correctly and match your legal identification.

  • Check that the legal description is accurate and complete.

2. Verify Ownership Percentages

  • If the property is owned jointly, confirm each owner’s percentage of ownership.

  • Make sure the ownership structure (joint tenancy, tenants in common, community property) is correct and up to date.

3. Gather Past Title Policies

  • Locate your owner’s title insurance policy from when you purchased the home.

  • This can help your title company process your transaction faster and sometimes reduce costs for the buyer.

The Benefits of Preparing Early

  • Faster Closing – Less time spent resolving title issues during escrow.

  • Stronger Negotiations – Buyers gain confidence knowing your title is clean and ready.

  • Reduced Stress – You’ll have fewer last‑minute surprises and smoother paperwork processing.

The Bottom Line

Before you put your home on the market, take the time to confirm deed accuracy, check ownership percentages, and gather past title policies. These simple steps can help you avoid delays, negotiate from a position of strength, and move toward closing with confidence.

At Arizona Premier Title, we guide sellers through this process so their transactions are as smooth as possible.