What Documents Do I Need to Sell My Home in Santa Barbara?
(Santa Barbara Seller Guide)
If you’re preparing to sell in Santa Barbara, the right documents help your listing, disclosures, and escrow process move faster—often reducing stress and last-minute surprises.
1) Ownership + Title-Related Items
● ID (for notarization if needed)
● If held in a trust: trust certification/authority pages
● If held in an LLC/corporation: operating agreement + signing authority docs (Title/escrow can often retrieve the deed and vesting information.)
2) Mortgage + Payoff Information
● Most recent mortgage statement
● HELOC statement (if applicable)
● Lender contact info (to order payoff demands)
3) Property Taxes + HOA (if applicable)
● Latest property tax bill
● HOA contact info, dues, rules, and any special assessments
● Condo/HOA documents (CC&Rs, bylaws, budgets, meeting minutes—often provided via HOA package)
4) Repairs, Improvements, and Permits
● Receipts and warranties for major work (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
● Remodel/addition details and any permit records you have
● Solar paperwork (owned vs. leased, contract, payment terms)
5) Disclosures + Supporting Reports
California transactions often include seller disclosures and property reports coordinated through escrow and your real estate team. If you have prior inspections (roof, termite/pest, home), those can be helpful.
At Etherton Real Estate Group, we provide a property-specific checklist so you know exactly what to gather—and what we can help obtain.
Start with a free valuation and selling plan:
👉 https://www.ethertonrealestate.com/home_value
Learn more about Justin and our service-first values:
👉 https://www.ethertonrealestate.com/agent-profile/justin-etherton-13844616
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