@lizbrownrealtordaily: If you’re selling your house, don’t make the next owner guess what you did to it. Leave the records. Roof replaced? Leave the receipt and warranty. New HVAC? Leave the paperwork. Windows replaced? Document it. Septic pumped? Leave the record. Major renovation? Keep the invoices, permits, dates and contractor information. You can put everything in a folder on the kitchen counter OR create a digital folder that can be passed along. This isn’t just a nice thing to do for the buyer. It can also help document the history and improvements of the property when it’s time to sell. And this is about to matter even more. On November 2, 2026, UAD 3.6 becomes mandatory for new appraisal reports submitted to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The new appraisal system is much more data driven and captures property information in a more structured way. Translation for homeowners: start keeping better records on your house. Receipts. Permits. Warranties. Improvements. Dates. Maintenance records. Your house has a history. Document it. Selling a house soon and already realizing there are 100 things nobody tells you? I’m teaching my FREE Home Seller Seminar live on Zoom this week. I’ll walk you through what to do BEFORE your house hits the market so you’re not figuring it out as you go. Comment SELLER and I’ll send you the details. I’m Liz. I sell real estate in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, and I make videos about the things homeowners usually don’t find out until they’re already buying or selling. #VirginiaRealEstate #HomeSellingTips #HomeSeller #VirginiaHomes #RealEstateTips eXp Realty 1-866-825-7169 [email protected]
I leave fresh eggs from our chickens, which are included if desired. Also, an itemized list of everything we've done to the house with dates.
2026-09-04 23:38:30
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Sammy the pup :
I found you have to put a note that says please do not take, these documents must stay on the counter
2026-08-31 13:11:27
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Teresa :
I left my inspection report out🤷♀️house sold in under a week for asking price. I did include things i did fix in that inspection report already 🥰
2026-09-02 14:01:30
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lanaepena :
Dam! Smart!
2026-08-31 20:50:43
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Power of Truths :
This is why I have a look book at every listing ❤️
2026-08-31 19:05:59
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teregpas :
We have a sellers disclosure
2026-08-31 19:34:34
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Rhonda | Beachdweller22 :
That’s exactly how we organized every detail of the home we just sold, including the appliance books!! We had folders for the roof, well, exterior paint, water heater, garage door, HVAC, generator information, patio/lanai, all the upgrades…it was an easy way to show the buyer exactly what was done and what companies they could contact in the future!
2026-08-31 22:13:56
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user bellacat :
We left an accordion folder with all that and labeled all the light switches so they knew what was what
2026-09-02 16:13:01
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Courtney :
Dude!!! I want to sell and I already have this system set up for the reason I wish it were done for me!!!!!
2026-09-03 00:31:50
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GoodJuJu :
Yep, with every single house and then my phone number to call me if they have any questions about anything.
2026-08-31 18:10:58
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Hazel 🦋 :
I had all the paint sample swatches the sheen and what room was painted each color. Anything I bought or document I had a house journey journal basically.
2026-08-31 20:11:42
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Destiny Armstrong :
That is very smart or document it!
2026-09-01 18:04:45
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Betty Talks :
I did a whole binder with stuff…showed everything we had upgraded, receipts, a previous home inspection we had conducted ourselves prior to putting it on the market, all the pool information….etc
2026-08-31 18:56:50
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Tookie :
I did that for the last house we sold. Home inspector couldn’t find anything to fix, not even a window screen. It sold to the first ppl that looked at it.
2026-08-31 19:33:25
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ApeSter :
That’s on the seller disclosure. Plus provided documents.
2026-08-31 23:40:14
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Angie :
Yes! We do this (as a seller). Still haven’t sold yet but trying to do everything we can to get it sold
2026-08-31 20:01:41
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Hallwaysandforever :
We have an entire binder with “all the things” in it.
2026-09-02 04:50:56
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Janet Gavin256 :
Great idea
2026-08-31 15:24:11
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MarianCooperRealtor :
Yes! I've had a seller do this & I had a buyer find this. They loved it & bought it! 💞💞💞
2026-08-31 12:24:30
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Rottiemom :
I gave the buyers of my home all the receipts and warranty information on every appliance, roof,gas pack unit and all new lighting fixtures I had installed. Also gave them plumbing reports for upgrades I made
2026-08-31 18:26:10
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Kryerb :
My seller left me enough dog hair to fill a five gallon bucket, ONE key to the whole house (8 locks to doors and only one key) non operational garage door opener, filthy kitchen appliances and urine and feces stuck to the toilet seats. So yea… folder would have been a god send 😢
2026-08-31 21:53:39
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Keep the faith :
I have a box with all the information.
2026-08-31 22:08:09
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FreddyMac :
That is what we just did last month. I sent a 4 page document with details of everything.. links to manuals, instructions to take over stuff.. also every key and remote. Gift basket, bagels, wine and we cleaned. Every house we have brought has been 1 key, no documents and took 3 days to clean.
2026-08-31 22:19:01
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Bre ✨ :
THIS
2026-08-31 16:26:55
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Karla Garcia | Prestamista🏡 :
That is amazing, specially well & HVAC.. haven’t seen that in any of my personal purchases or my clients
2026-08-31 15:26:59
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