Selling Your Colorado Home: Title Preparation Checklist

Successful Colorado home sales require proper title preparation before listing. Understanding seller responsibilities and completing necessary title work early prevents closing delays and ensures smooth Colorado real estate transactions from contract to closing.


Pre-Listing Colorado Title Work


  • Order a preliminary title report for review
  • Resolve any title defects or liens before home marketing
  • Obtain the current deed and legal description
  • Review HOA or metro district liens and assessment status
  • Confirm property tax payment status and exemptions
  • Update the homestead exemption if relocating within Colorado
  • Research any easements or encroachments affecting the property


Common Colorado Seller Title Responsibilities


  • Document Preparation:
  • Colorado statutory warranty deed preparation and notarization
  • Completion of Colorado Real Estate Transfer Declaration
  • HOA transfer documents and architectural compliance certificates
  • Well permits and septic system compliance (rural Colorado properties)
  • Financial Obligations:
  • Real property tax proration and current year payments
  • HOA dues and special assessment payoffs
  • Utility final readings and transfer procedures
  • Title insurance premium payment (may vary by contract terms)
  • Disclosure Requirements:
  • Seller's property disclosure completion
  • Lead-based paint disclosure (homes built before 1978)
  • Mineral rights disclosure and water rights documentation
  • Any known defects or building code violations


Expediting Your Closing


  • Early coordination with the title company and closing team
  • Prompt response to buyer requests and title requirements
  • Preparation of the required seller documents
  • Clear communication with real estate agents and lenders
  • Flexible scheduling for closing coordination
  • Understanding contract timelines and deadlines


Closing Cost Considerations



  • Title insurance premiums and closing fees
  • Recording fees and transfer taxes
  • Real estate commission structure and payment timing
  • Prorated real property taxes and HOA dues
  • Home warranty and inspection repair considerations
  • Moving and transition timeline coordination


Start your home sale with Canyon Title's seller preparation services.  We streamline the closing process for optimal results.